Wesley United Methodist Church, Austin

Name: Wesley United Methodist Church
Address: Austin, United States

#206 among attractions in Austin

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The Wesley United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, United States, was founded in 1865, at the end of the American Civil War. Its original members were Austin-area freedmen, and it remains a predominantly African-American congregation. On March 4, 1865, the Reverend Joseph Welch, Presiding Elder of the Texas District of the Mississippi Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, presided over the meeting at which Wesley was founded. This historical meeting was held in the basement of the old Tenth Street M. E. Church, South in Austin, Texas. ()

Coordinates: 30°16'11"N, 97°43'34"W

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East Austin (Central East Austin)Austin United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Cemetery, Frank Erwin Center, Scholz Garten, Cathedral of Saint Mary.

~1310 ftS
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, the Texas State Cemetery serves as a solemn and dignified resting place for the state's most notable citizens. This hallowed ground is not only a cemetery but also a shrine to Texas's rich political history and cultural...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
16 min walk • The Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Drum" or "The Superdrum", owing to its round, drum-like appearance from outside.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
21 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
22 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
0.8 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
21 min walk • The Ritz is a historic theater in the 6th Street district in Austin, Texas. The building's history includes use as a movie theater, music hall, club, and comedy house. It reopened after renovations in fall 2007 as the new downtown location for the Alamo Drafthouse.
~700 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
George Washington Carver Museum, Austin
4 min walk • The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a museum and cultural center in east Austin, Texas, housed in the former George Washington Carver branch of the Austin Public Library. Named in honor of George Washington Carver, the facility has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005.
0.7 miW
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
19 min walk • Esther's Follies is a modern-day vaudeville theatre located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas. The group is named after actress Esther Williams. Acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. The show is fast-paced, and most of the acts incorporate a comedic theme.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
French Legation, Austin
11 min walk • The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas. It is among the oldest extant frame structures in Austin. The building and its surroundings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
0.7 miW
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
18 min walk • Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992. The Houston location closed its doors in September 2001.
0.9 miNW
Memorial, Historical place
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin
23 min walk • The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, is a memorial designed by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt, installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, United States.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
21 min walk • The William Sydney Porter House or O. Henry House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wesley United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include George Washington Carver Museum, Austin (4 min walk), Victory Grill, Austin (4 min walk), Texas State Cemetery, Austin (7 min walk), Southgate–Lewis House, Austin (8 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Wesley United Methodist Church:

Train

Plaza Saltillo (14 min walk)
Downtown (21 min walk)

Bus

619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (15 min walk)
Disch-Falk Field • Lines: 641 (17 min walk)