| Marker Number |
6699 |
| Atlas Number |
5113006699 |
| Marker Title |
First Methodist Church of Hutchins |
| Index Entry |
First Methodist Church of Hutchins |
| Address |
300 W. Palestine St. |
| City |
Hutchins |
| County |
Dallas |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
713492 |
| UTM Northing |
3613106 |
| Subject Codes |
Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1994 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
The town of Hutchins was formed in 1872 with the completion of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. The Rev. John M. Davis and 8 charter members founded this church in December 1887. They met in a farmhouse owned by R. A. Simpson, and later shared facilities with the Christian Church of Hutchins. In 1891, a Methodist church was built on Main Street on land given by A. S. Clark. A new building was erected on Palestine Street in 1897. Fire destroyed that building and a parsonage in 1916, but they were rebuilt in 1917. The church has served the community for more than 100 years. |
