Marker Inscription
In 1850 the Rev. Joseph P. Sneed and 23 charter members founded this congregation, the first church in the townsite of Waco. Services were held initially in a log cabin at Second and Jackson Street. The Methodists shared their building with the First Baptist and First Presbyterian churches. This fellowship worshiped at two other locations before moving to Fifth and Jackson Street in 1876. The Fifth Street congregation became First Methodist Church in 1919. The members moved to the present site in 1963.
About this site
First United Methodist Church of Waco is a historical marker in Waco, McLennan County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5441, -97.1952 near Waco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Waco Lodge No. 92, A.F.& A.M. (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Congregation Rodef Sholom, Central Christian Church of Waco, and Congregation Agudath Jacob.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309001898. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
