First United Methodist Church of Pearland

Though local Methodist worship can be traced to 1894, this congregation was officially organized in 1898 as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pearland. The original frame building, shared with other denominations, was damaged in the storm of 1900 and destroyed in the hurricane of 1915. A new structure was completed by 1917. With activities such as Sunday School programs and a ladies' aid group, the congregation grew steadily. A new sanctuary was required in 1947; the 1917 structure became a fellowship hall. New facilities were acquired as needed. With over 2,000 members in its centennial year, the congregation continues to uphold the traditions of its founders. (1998)

First United Methodist Church of Pearland is a historical marker in Pearland, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1998. 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 29.5654, -95.2841 near Pearland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Zychlinski Park (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The 1937 Pearland High School, Robert L. and Julia Martin Hunter, and Old Settler's Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039011763. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.