Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Georgetown
Founded in 1849 as Georgetown Mission, organized 1874 but still served then by circuit riders. This church acquired a resident pastor in 1879. Original building was erected in 1881-82 on the Southwestern University campus. The present church structure was built in 1891-93, of native limestone, hand-cut at this site. Physics professor Robert S. Hyer was the supervising architect. The floor plan is modeled after the Greek cross. Bishops A. Frank Smith (1889–1962) and W. Angie Smith (1894–1974), brothers, made decision to enter the ministry in this church.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9090.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 30° 37.997′ N, 97° 40.404′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on E University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 E University Ave, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Negro Fine Arts School (a few steps from this marker); George Irvine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Southwestern University (within shouting distance of this marker); Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown High School Building (about 400 feet away); W.Y. Penn Home (about 400 feet away); C.C. and Mattie Hughes Cody House (about 400 feet away); St. John’s United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . . First United Methodist Church. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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