History

First United Methodist Church of Farmersville is a beautiful and interesting place of worship. This effort began more than 150 years ago when several dedicated men of God saw a need for this denominational church in growing eastern part of Collin county. Rev. J. W. Chalk, minister in charge of the Rockwall Mission, organized the Methodist Episcopal Church of Farmersville late in 1856.

The present Methodist church building was constructed by Babe Wilson of Waco. Architect, W. S. Meador of Fort Worth, designed the new Greek Revival style church.

Broad steps ascend to a covered landing where there are dual entrances leading into the sanctuary. Stained glass windows again grace the walls throughout.

The cornerstone was laid in October of 1925 and the first services were held in the basement in March of 1926. When the church debt was liquidated, a dedication ceremony took place on October 12, 1938.

The First Methodist church building, with its spire pointing heavenward, was erected in 1875. Costing over $4,000.00, it was a frame structure which had just one large area. This served as the Sunday School Class space as well as the sanctuary for the Sunday worship services. Two tall doors folded back at the main entrance, with an open wooden coal bin inside and to the right of the doors.

Used for twenty-seven years, this building was torn down in March of 1902 to make way for a new edifice.