Pampa in Gray County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Pampa
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
1. First Methodist Church of Pampa Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Pampa. . Five charter members established the First Methodist Church in 1906, the first denomination organized in Pampa. In 1908 a one-room white church with a steeple was built. This church site was purchased in 1924, and a new sanctuary was completed in 1928. Additional buildings and land were acquired as the congregation grew and renovations to the structures were made. The church provides many educational and worship activities for its members and supports the community with several outreach programs. The First Methodist Church has served the area for more than 90 years.
Five charter members established the First Methodist Church in 1906, the first denomination organized in Pampa. In 1908 a one-room white church with a steeple was built. This church site was purchased in 1924, and a new sanctuary was completed in 1928. Additional buildings and land were acquired as the congregation grew and renovations to the structures were made. The church provides many educational and worship activities for its members and supports the community with several outreach programs. The First Methodist Church has served the area for more than 90 years.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1765.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 35° 32.201′ N, 100° 57.604′ W. Marker is in Pampa, Texas, in Gray County. Marker is at the intersection of East Foster Avenue and North Ballard Street, on the left when traveling east on East Foster Avenue. Marker is to the right of entrance behind a tree. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East Foster Avenue, Pampa TX 79065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
