First Presbyterian Church - Palestine, TX
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N 31° 45.771 W 095° 37.760
15R E 250969 N 3517159
It is the oldest church building in Palestine continuously serving a congregation
Waymark Code: WMW1CN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2017
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Organized Nov. 3, 1849, with 18 charter members, by the great pioneer leaders, Revs. Daniel Baker and John May Becton, home missionaries. The corner stone of the sanctuary is dated July 12, 1888. The GothiC sactuary is made of brick manufactured in Palestine. It contains beautiful leaded stained glass and Tiffany memorial windows. The lovely silver spire was added in 1890.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
410 Avenue A
Palestine, TX USA
75801
Date Built: 7/12/1888
Architect: Dodson and Dudley
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