First Methodist Church of Floydada

Floydada grew more steadily than many West Texas towns once the hard years passed. By 1950 it had ninety-two businesses and 3,214 people, and by 1970 the population had reached 4,109, with 118 businesses, a hospital, an expanded school system, twenty-two churches, a library and three parks. Cotton, wheat, vegetables, soybeans, corn, sunflowers and livestock supplied most of its trade, and factories turned out race cars, sheet metal goods and oilfield equipment. The town had 189 businesses and 3,676 people in 2000.

What the plaque says

First Methodist Church of Floydada The roots of Methodism in Floyd County can be traced to the 1880s, prior to the founding of Floydada and the formal organization of the county. Circuit riding preachers ministered to pioneer settlers at Della Plain (5 mi. N), and occasional worship services were held in a general store owned by J. S. McLain. After the county was organized in 1890 and Floydada was named county seat, the Northwest Conference of the Methodist Church established a congregation here. Initially served by The Rev. W. F. Ford, the membership held worship services in the local schoolhouse. In 1902 a community church was erected in the 300 block of N. Main Street. Although legally owned by the Methodists, the sanctuary was also used by other denominations in town. The building was moved to this site in 1913 and replaced by a red brick structure in 1918. As the congregation continued to grow, plans were made for larger church facilities. New buildings were erected beginning in 1953, and the red brick church was eventually razed. For over one hundred years, the First Methodist Church of Floydada has served the community with worship, educational, and outreach programs. (1990)

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum — 23 mi
  Crosbyton's museum of Blanco Canyon, built in 1958 as a copy of Hank Smith's Rock House, and the place to learn the canyon's 1871 fight between Mackenzie's cavalry and Quanah's Quahadi Comanche.

More markers nearby

• Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M. — steps away
• Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star — steps away
• First Baptist Church of Floydada — steps away
• First National Bank of Floydada — 0.2 mi