First United Methodist Church of Columbus

One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas, founded in Austin's Original Colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot "Sold" fo5r $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J.E. Kolbe was then pastor, trustees were Eli Clapp, W.B. Dewees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S. F. Chambers, pastor.

1229 Milam Street
1974