Methodism in Joshua

Prior to the establishment of Joshua as a railroad town in 1881, Methodists in the area worshiped at the Caddo Grove and Marystown communities. A Methodist church was organized in Joshua in 1883 with assistance from the Marystown church. Constituted as part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the congregation is now known as the First United Methodist Church of Joshua. The fellowship has actively supported community affairs and missionary efforts. Its ties to earlier area Methodist congregations have made the Joshua church an important link in Johnson County history.

Methodism in Joshua is a historical marker in Joshua, Johnson County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Johnson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 139 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.4692, -97.3858 near Joshua. The nearest cataloged historic site is Caddo (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Union Hill Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, Lane Prairie Cemetery, and Old Lane Prairie Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5251003351. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.