First Methodist Church
Held early services in hall put up by Wm. Balch, who in 1851 founded Alvarado. First church built 1866, burned 1885. This Victorian building with spire and lancet windows, 1886-1887 annexes 1940, 1950, 1960. Still has original bell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
32.4051° N, 97.2122° W
Where to Find It
301 South Spear Street, Alvarado
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Alvarado Masonic Lodge No. 314 A.F. & A.M. Alvarado
- 0.1 mi N Outlaws Benjamin Bickerstaff and Josiah Thompson Alvarado
- 0.1 mi N Alvarado Alvarado
- 0.2 mi W Balch Cemetery Alvarado
- 0.2 mi NW Site of Alvarado School, Church and Union Building Alvarado
- 0.3 mi W Balch-Senterwood Cemetery Alvarado