Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Humble
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 2, 2018
1. First United Methodist Church of Humble Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church of Humble. . Founded in 1886, Humble was an oil boom town in 1907 when the Rev. J. T. Browning of Houston began conducting Methodist worship services for residents of the area. The services were first held in a building that had housed a bottle factory. In 1908, this church was organized with 37 charter members. The following year, the congregation constructed their first building, a small frame structure later destroyed by fire. Subsequent church facilities have reflected the continued growth of the congregation and community. ,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
Founded in 1886, Humble was an oil boom town in 1907 when the Rev. J. T. Browning of Houston began conducting Methodist worship services for residents of the area. The services were first held in a building that had housed a bottle factory. In 1908, this church was organized with 37 charter members. The following year, the congregation constructed their first building, a small frame structure later destroyed by fire. Subsequent church facilities have reflected the continued growth of the congregation and community.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10662.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 29° 59.776′ N, 95° 15.554′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Avenue G, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 East Main Street, Humble TX 77338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
