Pleasanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pleasanton First United Methodist Church
Photographed By John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012
1. Pleasanton First United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Pleasanton First United Methodist Church. . This congregation was organized in 1857, one year before the city of Pleasanton was founded. The church was established largely through the efforts of early Methodist circuit preachers such as John Wesley DeVilbliss and Augustus C. Fairman, who later was elected County Judge and settled in Pleasanton. The Rev. Thomas B. Ferguson was appointed first pastor to the Methodist congregation in 1858. Early worship services were held outdoors, in private homes, in the log courthouse, and in the first schoolhouse. The fellowship erected its first sanctuary during the 1860s. A second, built during the 1880s at 421 North Main, today is used for the parsonage. The first church building at this site was constructed in 1912-14. The current sanctuary was completed in 1959. In 1969, Pleasanton First United Methodist Church merged with Jacob's Chapel United Methodist Church, a black congregation organized during the 1870s. The Pleasanton church continues to uphold the ideals and traditions of its founders as it provides significant service and leadership to the community. Many descendants of its pioneer members continue to worship here. (1984)
This congregation was organized in 1857, one year before the city of Pleasanton was founded. The church was established largely through the efforts of early Methodist circuit preachers such as John Wesley DeVilbliss and Augustus C. Fairman, who later was elected County Judge and settled in Pleasanton. The Rev. Thomas B. Ferguson was appointed first pastor to the Methodist congregation in 1858. Early worship services were held outdoors, in private homes, in the log courthouse, and in the first schoolhouse. The fellowship erected its first sanctuary during the 1860s. A second, built during the 1880s at 421 North Main, today is used for the parsonage. The first church building at this site was constructed in 1912-14. The current sanctuary was completed in 1959. In 1969, Pleasanton First United Methodist Church merged with Jacob's Chapel United Methodist Church, a black congregation organized during the 1870s. The Pleasanton church continues to uphold the ideals and traditions of its founders as it provides significant service and leadership to the community. Many descendants of its pioneer members continue to worship here. (1984)
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4057.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
Location. 28° 57.77′ N, 98° 29.05′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. Marker is on N/ Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 N Main Street, Pleasanton TX 78064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Pleasanton First United Methodist Church. It is United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 159.
Photographed By John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012
2. Pleasanton First United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
