​First United Methodist Church
​of Columbus

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Marker No: 1885

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker 

Geographic: 29.704535, -96.540375

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 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. (1974)

Milam & Washington Streets, Columbus