Details for First United Methodist Church of Giddings
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5287008148
Data
| Marker Number | 8148 |
| Atlas Number | 5287008148 |
| Marker Title | First United Methodist Church of Giddings |
| Index Entry | First United Methodist Church of Giddings |
| Address | 297 E. Monroe St. |
| City | Giddings |
| County | Lee |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 699635 |
| UTM Northing | 3340524 |
| Subject Codes | Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 297 E. Monroe St. at S. Williams |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Founded 1871 with 24 charter members; first congregation to be organized in community, before platting of town in 1872. The Rev. William C. Lewis was first pastor. Early trustees included W. H. Cherry, Thomas Cox, R. D. McClellan, P. H. Merchant, John W. Moore, S. R. Mullen, H. Petway, W. A. Rector, W. B. Seay, T. G. B. Willard. Lay delegate to 1902-03 annual conferences was B. J. Fletcher. First church building was erected in 1879. Originally part of a circuit, Giddings in 1938 became a station charge. Present sanctuary was built in 1957. |