First United Methodist Church of Falfurrias

The Rev. C. W. Perkins (1853-1942) organized this congregation in 1904 with 7 charter members. Early services were conducted in temporary quarters including the railroad depot and the 1905 frame schoolhouse, shared by all denominations. In 1906 the Methodists erected their first church building on land donated by Edward C. Lasater (1860-1930), founder of Falfurrias. Damaged by hurricanes in 1916 and 1919 and remodeled in 1935, the frame structure was replaced in 1950 by the present edifice. (1976)

First United Methodist Church of Falfurrias is a historical marker in Falfurrias, Brooks County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Brooks County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 27.2264, -98.1486 near Falfurrias. The nearest cataloged historic site is Falfurrias (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brooks County Courthouse, Brooks County's Catholic Heritage, and Heritage Museum.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5047001888. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.