First Presbyterian Church of Mission
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This Texas Historical Markers is in front of the First Presbyterian Church on Ash Street at Highland Park Avenue in Mission, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMKC10
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2014
Views: 5
Marker Title: First Presbyterian Church of Mission
Address: 1101 Ash Street
City: Mission
County: Hidalgo
Subject Codes:
Year Marker Erected: 2012
Designations: na
Marker Location:
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
Marker Number: 17103
Marker Text:
In 1909, Dr. Samuel McPheeters Glasgow gave the first sermon in mission and organized a sunday school class. Along with Dr. M.W. Doggett, Dr. Glasgow organized First Presbyterian Church of Mission on January 9, 1910. The pair was also instrumental in establishing churches in several other valley cities. By April 1910, a small wooden structure was built. New complexes were built in 1955 and 2005. Along with hundreds of members, services have also been attended by Pres. Eisenhower, Gov. Shivers, Gen. Frank McCoy and William Jennings Bryan. The church supports several local ministries and outreach programs and continues charitable work worldwide.
Marker is Property of the State of Texas (2012)
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