Details for First United Methodist Church of Georgetown
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5491009090
Data
Marker Number | 9090 |
Atlas Number | 5491009090 |
Marker Title | First United Methodist Church of Georgetown |
Index Entry | First United Methodist Church of Georgetown |
Address | 410 E. University Avenue |
City | Georgetown |
County | Williamson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 627146 |
UTM Northing | 3389695 |
Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination |
Marker Year | 1974 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | University Ave. and Ash St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
Marker Text | Founded in 1849 as Georgetown Mission, organized 1874 but still served then by circuit riders, this church acquired a resident pastor in 1879. Original building was erected in 1881-82 on the Southwestern University campus. The present church structure was built in 1891-93, of native limestone, hand-cut at this site. Physics professor Robert S. Hyer was the supervising architect. The floor plan is modeled after the Greek cross. Bishops A. Frank Smith (1889-1962) and W. Angie Smith (1894-1974), brothers, made decisions to enter the ministry in this church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974 |