First Methodist Church of Silverton

Organized as a Sunday school in 1891, the First Methodist Church of Silverton has grown along with the community. The first pastor was the Rev. W.B. Ford, who conducted services here once a month while also serving other communities in the area. Early worship services were held in a grocery store, a one-room schoolhouse, and the courthouse until the first sanctuary was completed in 1902. The sancutuary was replaced in 1929 using some materials from the original building. Additions later were made to house the growing congregation. (1991)

First Methodist Church of Silverton is a historical marker in Silverton, Briscoe County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Briscoe County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.4732, -101.3056 near Silverton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Miner Crawford (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Briscoe County, First Baptist Church of Silverton, and Briscoe County Jail.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5045001770. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.