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: WMW1CZ
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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/12/1888
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
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:
410 Avenue A
Palestine, TX US
75801
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
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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