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First Methodist Church

San Saba, San Saba County

Marker Text

Organized 1856 in area so wild that church gave missionary a $50 revolver, $125 horse. On this site, first frame church, 1882. Present building, 1914-1919. San Saba marble. Said to be only all-marble Methodist church in U.S.

Marker Details

Address 204 W. Brown St
Location Description 204 West Brown Street, San Saba.
Marker # 1743
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 31.198471, -98.722488

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