First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Formed in 1852, this congregation shared its first meeting place with two other denominations and the Masonic Lodge. A frame church building was erected in 1878 on this property, donated by James M. Lindsay. The present sanctuary, built by contractor John Garrett, was begun in 1892 and dedicated in 1893. The red brick, Gothic Revival style structure features outstanding Art Nouveau stained glass windows. In 1965 an education building was added. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Formed in 1852, this North Texas congregation first shared a meeting place with other denominations and the Masonic Lodge before raising a frame church in 1878 on land donated by James M. Lindsay. The present red-brick, Gothic Revival sanctuary, built by contractor John Garrett, was begun in 1892 and dedicated in 1893, and is notable for its Art Nouveau stained glass. An education building was added in 1965.
Why it matters
It follows a frontier congregation from a shared log-town meeting room to an ornate Gilded Age sanctuary, mirroring the maturing of a Texas community.
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Related people
- · James M. Lindsay
- · John Garrett
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