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First United Methodist Church of Giddings

Giddings, Lee County

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.

Marker Details

Address 297 E. Monroe St.
Location Description 297 E. Monroe St. at S. Williams
Marker # 8148
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.179788, -96.926599

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