Historical Marker

First Methodist Church

San Saba · San Saba County · Dedicated 1965 · THC Atlas #5411001743

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Marker Inscription

Organized 1856 in area so wild that church gave missionary a $50 revolver, $125 horse. On this site, first frame church, 1882. Present building, 1914-1919. San Saba marble. Said to be only all-marble Methodist church in U.S.

About this site

First Methodist Church is a historical marker in San Saba, San Saba County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in San Saba County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.2001, -98.7225 near San Saba. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of San Saba (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include San Saba City Cemetery, Sion Record Bostick, and Whitis-Moore House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5411001743. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.2001, -98.7225 · San Saba, San Saba County

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