Marker Inscription
Founded 1871 with 24 charter members; first congregation to be organized in community, before platting of town in 1872. The Rev. William C. Lewis was first pastor. Early trustees included W. H. Cherry, Thomas Cox, R. D. McClellan, P. H. Merchant, John W. Moore, S. R. Mullen, H. Petway, W. A. Rector, W. B. Seay, T. G. B. Willard. Lay delegate to 1902-03 annual conferences was B. J. Fletcher. First church building was erected in 1879. Originally part of a circuit, Giddings in 1938 became a station charge. Present sanctuary was built in 1957.
About this site
First United Methodist Church of Giddings is a historical marker in Giddings, Lee County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Lee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 110 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1792, -96.9268 near Giddings. The nearest cataloged historic site is Edward R. Sinks House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Giddings, J. D., Lodge No. 280, A.F.&A.M., First Presbyterian Church, and Schubert House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5287008148. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
