Marker Details

Trinity United Methodist Church


2600 Holman

Houston , 77004

Notes:
now first United Methodist Church; On reverse "Erected & Dedicated by the Harris County Historical Commission 1984 Frank E. Tritico - Chairman Jon Lindsay - County Judge"
Directions: The church is 2 blocks east of Dowling and 3 blocks south of Elgin, corner of Holman & Live Oak, marker is about 30 yards south of Holman facing Live Oak

Key Time Period: 1846 - 1865 Statehood - Civil War

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text: This congregation grew from a small mission organized in 1848 for the slave membership of the Houston Methodist Church (now first United Methodist Church). The Rev. Orceneth Fisher served as first pastor of the African mission, which was given a sanctuary of its own about 1851.



On March 5, 1865, the congregation was organized officially by the Rev. Elias Dibble of the Mississippi Mission Conference. Initially known as First Church, Houston, Trinity Methodist Church grew to number 100 within the first year. In 1869 the cornerstone was laid for a sanctuary at 1408 Travis and Bell streets.



Trinity Methodist Church has been a part of numerous significant events in the history of Houston, including the founding of Wiley College in 1873 and the organization of Texas Southern University in 1925. A number of leaders in Houston politics, education, and fraternal organizations have been members here. Throughout its history the congregation has been responsible for organizing other churches in Houston.



One of the earliest black congregations in Houston, Trinity United Methodist Church has been located at this site since 1951. (1984)
Marker Type: Marker with Post
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 493 Y

GPS Coordinates: 29 43.890, 95 21.888

Precinct No: 1

Marker No: 10809