Historical MarkerMcAllen First Methodist Church
McAllen · Hidalgo County · Dedicated 1989 · THC Atlas #5215003270
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Marker Inscription
The earliest record of Methodist church activity in the lower Rio Grande Valley dates to 1849. Circuit-riding ministers served an area along the Rio Grande from Brownsville to Roma. In 1909 the Rev. C.W . Godwyn was assigned to serve Methodists in McAllen, and a small frame sanctuary was built that year. It was replaced by a larger structure in 1913. Continued growth in the congregation led to construction of the present facility in 1928. This congregation continues to be an important part of the McAllen community. (1989)
About this site
McAllen First Methodist Church is a historical marker in McAllen, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.2073, -98.2342 near McAllen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Archer Park (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Casa de Palmas, Site of Casa de Palmas, and Casa de Palmas.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215003270. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
