First United Methodist Church of Somerville

Organized 1901 by The Rev. H. G. Williams; had 29 charter members, and was in the Lyons Circuit. During first year, held prayer meetings in homes and preaching services in brush arbor lighted by members' lanterns. For weeks, evangelists operated a "chapel car" on railroad siding. Church and Sunday School moved in the winter to the schoolhouse. First sanctuary was erected in 1903; educational building, 1958; present sanctuary was completed on the original church site and dedicated in 1966. In first 70 years, the church had 34 pastors.

First United Methodist Church of Somerville is a historical marker in Somerville, Burleson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3472, -96.5326 near Somerville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Somerville (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include 1906 Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade, Site of the Somerville Harvey House, and Thomas J. Gary.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051008631. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.