First United Methodist Church of Gainesville

Formed in 1852, this congregation shared its first meeting place with two other denominations and the Masonic Lodge. A frame church building was erected in 1878 on this property, donated by James M. Lindsay. The present sanctuary, built by contractor John Garrett, was begun in 1892 and dedicated in 1893. The red brick, Gothic Revival style structure features outstanding Art Nouveau stained glass windows. In 1965 an education building was added. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976.

First United Methodist Church of Gainesville is a historical marker in Gainesville, Cooke County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.6230, -97.1423 near Gainesville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cooke County Free Library (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Saint Paul's Church, Gainesville National Bank, and Gainesville-Fort Sill Road.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097001889. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.