First United Methodist Church of Arlington

This congregation was established soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad line was laid through Arlington. In 1877 the Rev. J.T. L. Annis was appointed pastor of the Arlington circuit, which served several area communities, including Arlington. Some of the fellowship's early worship services were held at Schultz's Lumber Yard on Front Street. By 1900, however, a small frame church building had been erected at this site, and Sunday schools, mission activities, and a women's division had been organized. Church membership continued to grow over the years, and facilities were added and expanded to meet the need. Known as Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, South, until 1948, the congregation then was called First Methodist Church of Arlington until 1968, when the current name was adopted. First United Methodist Church of Arlington historically has been a strong supporter of youth programs, the business and professional communities, the elderly, and education. Numerous Arlington schools have been named for members of this congregation who have provided significant service to community education. (1984)

First United Methodist Church of Arlington is a historical marker in Arlington, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7401, -97.1066 near Arlington. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bankhead Highway Through Arlington (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Douglass-Potts House, Carver Dixon King, and Watson, P.A., Log House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439001881. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.