Floresville United Methodist Church

The organizational meeting for the Floresville Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Agee on October 25, 1875. The Rev. Ichabod Kingsbury led in the congregation's formation and served as first pastor. The six charter members included Mr. and Mrs. Agee, Judge W. L. Worsham, Mr. and Mrs. Zack Burrows, and James C. Wilson. During its early years, the congregation held worship services at various locations, including homes, the Wilson County Courthouse, and a private school known as Floresville Academy. Its first sanctuary, completed on this site in 1885 during the pastorate of The Rev. W. H. Killough, was destroyed in an 1886 storm. Under the leadership of The Rev. J. C. Russell, another building was constructed in 1887 and served the church until 1942. Several area Methodist congregations have merged with the Floresville church over the years, allowing it to provide additional service and leadership to the community. Known since 1968 as the Floresville United Methodist Church, the congregation continues to reflect the ideals and traditions of its founders as it celebrates the Bicentennial of Methodism in America. (1984)

Floresville United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Floresville, Wilson County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.1370, -98.1578 near Floresville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Floresville (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Wright, Captain Will, Wilson, James Charles, and Flores de Abrego Family and Floresville, The.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5493001922. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.