First Methodist Church of Grand Saline

Methodists living in Grand Saline during the early years of its settlement traveled to Creagleville (3 mi. W) to attend worship services. In 1889, after Grand Saline experienced a period of growth due to industrial and business expansion, a Methodist congregation was organized by the Rev. Samuel N. Allen and a small group of worshipers. Grand Saline became a circuit in the denominational district, and was served by circuit-riding ministers. Early pastors, in addition to the Rev. Mr. Allen, included the Rev. John C. Burgamy and the Rev. Edgar R. Large. Early worship services were held in private homes and in the community schoolhouse at the southwest corner of Frank and Green streets. The congregation purchased land on the southwest corner of O'Hara and Richardson (now Hiram) streets in 1894, and their first house of worship was completed in 1896. The church moved to a new building at Main and O'Hara streets in 1904, and has remained at this site in a variety of structures. The First Methodist Church has grown with the city of Grand Saline. Throughout its history, the church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs. (1991)

First Methodist Church of Grand Saline is a historical marker in Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 84 historical markers documented in Van Zandt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 169 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6790, -95.7091 near Grand Saline. The nearest cataloged historic site is Post, Wiley Hardeman (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Salt Palace Museum, Grand Saline, C.S.A., and Woodside Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5467011408. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.