First United Methodist Church of Georgetown
Founded in 1849 as Georgetown Mission, organized 1874 but still served then by circuit riders. This church acquired a resident pastor in 1879. Original building was erected in 1881-82 on the Southwestern University campus.
The present church structure was built in 1891-93, of native limestone, hand-cut at this site. Physics professor Robert S. Hyer was the supervising architect. The floor plan is modeled after the Greek cross. Bishops A. Frank Smith (1889–1962) and W. Angie Smith (1894–1974), brothers, made decision to enter the ministry in this church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1974.
Marker is on E University Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
