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First church in Hays County. Organized August 5, 1847, with 9 charter members, by circuit rider A. B. F. Kerr in home of John D. Pitts. Growing congregation moved by 1849 to a log house used for church, courthouse, and school; braved wild animals and indians to hold worship. The first church building was erected on present site, 1855; second, 1872. Present building-- an excellent example of Gothic revival style-- was built in 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
First United Methodist Church is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 124 historical markers documented in Hays County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8839, -97.9427 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Simon Building (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fire Station and City Hall, Episcopalian Rectory, and San Marcos Telephone Company (Demolished).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010271. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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