First United Methodist Church, Little Rock

Name: First United Methodist Church
Address: 723 Center St, Little Rock, 72201, United States
Telephone: +1 501-372-2256

#45 among attractions in Little Rock

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First United Methodist Church, Little Rock

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The First United Methodist Church is a historic church at 723 Center Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a large brick building, designed by Frank W. Gibb and built in 1899–1900. It is one of the city's finest examples of Romanesque Revival architecture, with square towers at its corners, and its predominantly smooth brick exterior contrasted by rusticated granite trim. The congregation, founded in 1831, is the oldest Methodist congregation in the city, and the mother congregation of many of its other Methodist establishments. Its senior pastor is the Rev. David Freeman. ()

Built: 1896 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'30"N, 92°16'26"W

Address

723 Center StDowntown Little RockLittle Rock 72201 United States

Contact

+1 501-372-2256

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First United Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Statehouse Convention Center, Arkansas Arts Center.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
28 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
0.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
25 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
13 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
13 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
~1010 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock
5 min walk • The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a nationally-accredited, world-class Department of Arkansas Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
~930 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
5 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
0.9 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
24 min walk • The Arkansas River Trail is a rail trail that runs 17 miles in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
14 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
~940 ftSE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock
5 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was designed by architect John Parks Almand and was built in 1921. It is a high quality local interpretation of the Gothic Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. John Parks Almand had worked in the firm of Charles L.
0.5 miS
34°44'6"N • 92°16'21"W
The Bernice Garden, Little Rock
13 min walk • Park, Garden, Farmer's market
~880 ftNE
34°44'36"N • 92°16'18"W
Matt McLeod Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock
5 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First United Methodist Church open?

First United Methodist Church is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock (4 min walk), Capitol–Main Historic District, Little Rock (5 min walk), Matt McLeod Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock (5 min walk), Pfeifer Brothers Department Store, Little Rock (5 min walk).

How to get to First United Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First United Methodist Church:

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (10 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (24 min walk)

Tram

2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (11 min walk)
West Markham Street & Scott Street • Lines: Blue, Green (13 min walk)

Train

Little Rock (25 min walk)