First Presbyterian Church (Former) - Marlin, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 18.593 W 096° 53.677
14R E 700361 N 3465859
After 96 years in business, the First Presbyterian Church, which started in 1853, closed its doors on May 1, 2015.
Waymark Code: WMQ1PW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2015
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The large church complex covers a city block, including the sanctuary, fellowship hall, education wing and a 3,000-square-foot manse.

From Historical Marker:

Present edifice completed in March, 1918, was site of the city's service of Thanksgiving on Nov. 22, 1918, at end of World War I. Synod of Texas met here 1922. The educational building was erected in 1954; present manse, 1966. Since 1972, Marlin has been in Presbytery of the Covenant, in the Synod of Red River.

Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Inactive/Vacant/Ruin

Address:
401 Oaks Street
Marlin, TX USA
76661

Date Built: 1918

Architect: Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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