First Methodist Church of Alvin

A Methodist circuit-riding minister, the Reverend Peter Nicholson, founded the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Alvin in 1881. Early worship services were held in the homes of its members and in the local railroad station. The first church building was constructed in 1886 at the intersection of Johnson and Sidnor streets on town lots deeded by Jesse and Celia Hobbs. A brick church building replaced the original structure in 1926. The women of the church donated a pipe organ to the church the same year. By 1955 it was determined that a larger facility was needed to serve the growing membership. A new brick church was completed in 1961 on this site, featuring a large sanctuary, bell tower, tall church steeple and a white columned entry. The church has sponsored many community activities including scouting, preschool classes, youth activities and scholarships, out-of-town excursions for senior citizens, and several innovative social ministry programs. The First Methodist Church of Alvin continues to serve its membership and the vicinity as it has for more than 100 years. (1996)

First Methodist Church of Alvin is a historical marker in Alvin, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1996. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4086, -95.2483 near Alvin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old City Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Alvin City Cemetery, Cummings - Smith House, and Birchfield - McCown House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009561. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.