Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
First United Methodist Church of Columbus is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7045, -96.5404 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Caledonia Lodge No. 68, A. F. & A. M. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Stafford Opera House, Stafford-Miller House, and The Colorado County Citizen.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089001885. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
