Historical Markers StoppingPoints.com Historical Markers, Sightseeing & Points of Interest Scenic Roads & Points of Interest
About Us | Photo Gallery | Free Widgets | Featured States | Search Site
Register or Edit LoginRegister
Home Texas Williamson County Georgetown First United Methodist Church
     

First United Methodist Church

  Texas Historical Markers
University Ave. & Ash Street, Georgetown, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 38' 0.1842", -97° 40' 23.928024"
 
    Texas State
Historical Marker
     Organized in 1897; served by circuit riders until 1880, when first building was erected. The Rev. H. A. Boaz, later bishop, preached here at opening of his career. Present church was built during 1891-92, of native limestone, hand-cut at this site. Robert S. Hyer, Southwestern University physics professor, was both architect and supervisor. Floor plan is that of the Greek cross. Former ministers include brothers A. Frank and W. Angie Smith, both later bishops. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

First United Methodist Church Historical Marker Location Map, Georgetown, Texas