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First United Methodist Church of Columbus

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Columbus, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 42' 16.52411999988", -96° 32' 24.05018000004"
 
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    One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas; founded in Austin's original colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot sold for $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J. E. Kolbe was then pastor; trustees were Eli Clapp, W. B. DeWees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S. F. Chambers, pastor.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

First United Methodist Church of Columbus Historical Marker Location Map, Texas