​First United Methodist
​Church of McKinney

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Marker Text: ​This congregation originated in 1851 as a mission of the Dallas Circuit. At first it met in the county courthouse, Masonic hall, or a union church building. In 1858, it became center of the McKinney Circuit; erected in 1876 a building of its own; became an independent station in 1879. As a result of efforts begun by the Rev. E.L. Casey, this distinctive edifice was completed in 1901. The original steeple crashed in 1954 during high winds. Although altered and enlarged, this is the city's last ornate, turn-of-the-century church building. (1977)

Marker No: 6156

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker 

Geographic: 33.199421, -96.617844

Location: Corner of Church and Lamar Streets McKinney, McKinney