First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth

First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth traces its origins to 1874, when a small group of worshippers gathered together. Known then as Fourth Street Methodist Church, it grew steadily alongside the city. By 1887, the congregation expanded its facilities, replacing the original frame building with a larger brick structure, and officially adopted the name First Methodist Church in 1890. In response to continued growth, a new two-story church was built in 1908.

Designed by architect Wiley G. Clarkson, the present building reflects the Gothic Revival style and remains the church鈥檚 central place of worship. Over the decades, the church has expanded its presence through additional buildings, including the Children鈥檚 Building, the Foundation Building, and First Street Methodist Mission. In addition to its religious services and outreach, the church houses a dedicated library with an extensive theological collection.

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Sight Name: First United Methodist Church
Sight Location: Fort Worth, USA (See walking tours in Fort Worth)
Sight Type: Religious
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Stockyards Cowtown Walking Tour

Once a major livestock center and a home to cowboys, cattlemen and outlaws, Fort Worth, TX has fully lived up to its nickname 鈥� 鈥淐owtown.鈥� From the late 1870s through the mid 1980s, the Fort Worth Stockyards made the city famous, drawing cattle from all over the state. Today mainly inactive, the Stockyards 鈥� "the last standing stockyards in the United States" 鈥� celebrates Fort... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles

Fort Worth Historical Buildings

Among the many ways to explore the richness of heritage fabric in Fort Worth there is one by historical architecture. Back in the 1920s-30s, the majority of Fort Worth鈥檚 notable buildings were designed by either Sanguinet & Staats or Wyatt Hedrick.

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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Fort Worth Introduction Walk

At over 900,000 people in the city proper and more than 7 million in the metro area, Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in the country. This now booming metropolis had a surprisingly meager start less than 200 years ago.

The history of Fort Worth began in 1849 with the establishment of a fort to protect the frontier after the Mexican-American War. Fort Worth was just one fortification in a... view more

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Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles

Cultural District Walking Tour

Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown's daily commerce, the Fort Worth Cultural District is a true gem deep in the heart of the city. Bordered by a tree lined boulevard paved with bricks and surrounded by manicured grounds, the area is alive with charming shops and restaurants.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

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