United Methodist Church
N 31° 42.267 W 098° 07.568
14R E 582806 N 3508008
The state historic marker for the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Texas
Waymark Code: WMTRWY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
Views: 2
This historic marker is affixed to the front of the building near an entry to the sanctuary at the corner of Taylor and W. Main St. in downtown Hamilton. There are 4 other historic markers within one block of this marker.
Marker Number: 5599
Marker Text:
Congregation formed by local settlers in 1850s. First known pastor was the Rev. J. H. Perry, in 1870. Among early members were families of Isaac Steen, J. Hogue Pierson, J. A. Eidson, Thomas Dean, and Dr. George F. Perry.
Pioneer ministers of the Waco circuit braved hostile Indians to serve this church. In 1871 a band stole the horse of William Monk at Indian Creek, forcing him to walk 12 miles to Brownwood.
Members worshipped in various places, then built frame church on this site about 1887. Present structure was erected 1924; wing for Sunday School was added 1953. (1970)
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