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First Methodist Church

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Recorded Texas Historic Landmark · 1967 · Marker 7198

The marker

Founded 1851; sanctuary built 1871 was not yet consecrated when State Democratic Convention met here 1872 and laid plans to free Texas from Reconstruction rule. First missionary society west of the Mississippi organized here, 1880. H. A. Boaz, ordained here, later became president of Polytechnic College, S. M. U., and a bishop. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Where it stands

N. 15th at W. 3rd St.

Source: Texas Historical Commission, Texas Historic Sites Atlas, record 5349007198, read 17 September 2026.