First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro - Winnsboro, TX - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

A 1983 Texas Historical Marker here provides some history:

Organized in 1871, this church was chartered by the Rev. R.E. Sherrill with former members of the Presbyterian church in Webster (3 mi. SW). The first building for this church was a white frame structure built near the city cemetery on land given by early Winnsboro philanthropist Nancy Cook. In 1907 the congregation acquired this site, and a frame schoolhouse was moved here for use as a sanctuary. By 1953 a manse and fellowship hall had been built. Throughout its history, the church has played a vital role in the community life of Winnsboro.

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The church's website teases us a bit -- we don't know much about the school building or when it was constructed -- but they do mention that they cut the school building into sections, and then rolled it across the street on logs pulled by mules before re-assembling it.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1907 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 302 S Chestnut Winnsboro, TX USA 75494 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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