First Methodist Church of Floydada

The roots of Methodism in Floyd County can be traced to the 1880s, prior to the founding of Floydada and the formal organization of the county. Circuit riding preachers ministered to pioneer settlers at Della Plain (5 mi. N), and occasional worship services were held in a general store owned by J. S. McLain. After the county was organized in 1890 and Floydada was named county seat, the Northwest Conference of the Methodist Church established a congregation here. Initially served by The Rev. W. F. Ford, the membership held worship services in the local schoolhouse. In 1902 a community church was erected in the 300 block of N. Main Street. Although legally owned by the Methodists, the sanctuary was also used by other denominations in town. The building was moved to this site in 1913 and replaced by a red brick structure in 1918. As the congregation continued to grow, plans were made for larger church facilities. New buildings were erected beginning in 1953, and the red brick church was eventually razed. For over one hundred years, the First Methodist Church of Floydada has served the community with worship, educational, and outreach programs. (1990)

First Methodist Church of Floydada is a historical marker in Floydada, Floyd County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Floyd County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 35 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.9820, -101.3366 near Floydada. The nearest cataloged historic site is Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, First Baptist Church of Floydada, and Floyd County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5153001753. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.