Details for First United Methodist Church of Columbus
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5089001885
Data
| Marker Number | 1885 |
| Atlas Number | 5089001885 |
| Marker Title | First United Methodist Church of Columbus |
| Index Entry | First United Methodist Church of Columbus |
| Address | |
| City | Columbus |
| County | Colorado |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 737997 |
| UTM Northing | 3288585 |
| Subject Codes | churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination |
| Marker Year | 1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Milam & Washington Sts., Columbus |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas; founded in Austin's original colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot " sold" for $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J. E. Kolbe was then pastor; trustees were Eli Clapp, W. B. DeWees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S. F. Chambers, pastor. |