Image: First United Methodist Church of Belton

Description: The First United Methodist Church sanctuary in Belton, Texas was built between 1884 and 1886. The building was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1978.Text from the state historical marker reads: "Founded in 1850 when Bell County was created, this church was part of a circuit until 1869. By the 1880s, the membership had outgrown their original church building at Pearl and First Avenue. This larger sanctuary was erected in 1884-86, during the pastorate of the Rev. W.L. Nelms. Constructed of locally made bricks with a native stone foundation, it features Gothic Style detailing. The original steeple was removed during remodeling in 1925. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978."
Title: First United Methodist Church of Belton
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