Marker Inscription
Established in July 1901, this congregation was the first church organized in the new town of Eldorado. Early services were held in brush arbors or in the local school building. In 1903 the church erected its first sanctuary and shared it with other denominations in town. In 1938 a new church structure was erected, and the old building was sold to the public school system. Though fire damaged much of the sanctuary in 1944, it was rebuilt by 1945. The church continues to serve the Eldorado community through a variety of ministries. (1996)
About this site
First Methodist Church of Eldorado is a historical marker in Eldorado, Schleicher County, dedicated in 1996. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Schleicher County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8613, -100.6001 near Eldorado. The nearest cataloged historic site is Courthouse and Jail, Old (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include County Named for Texas Confederate Captain Gustav Schleicher, Schleicher County Courthouse, and First National Bank Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5413012190. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
