Marker Inscription
Services conducted in 1896-98 by the Rev. C. Charnquist in homes of Taylor's early settlers let to the founding (1900) of the Swedish Methodist Church, North. Buying the chapel of a disbanded group, the congregation increased, moving their church to this site in 1911. Membership stabilized at about 240 in the 1920s. In 1935 English became the language in regular use. National religious trends led to name changes. The interior of the sanctuary was remodeled in 1950; annex added in 1963. Twenty-eight pastors have served this church.
About this site
Tenth Street United Methodist Church, The is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5760, -97.4146 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Taylor Public Schools (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Birthplace of Governor Dan Moody, Saint James Church, and Tucker-Smith House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009361. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
