First Presbyterian Church - Elgin, TX
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N 30° 21.024 W 097° 22.361
14R E 656406 N 3358735
The first full-time pastor, the Rev. S. A. Comer, was called in 1908, and in 1909 a red brick and wood church building was erected.
Waymark Code: WMWCB8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2017
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Historical Marker Text:
The town of Elgin was founded in 1872 along the route of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. By 1881 a Cumberland Presbyterian church was organized by the Rev. A. J. Adkisson and 10 charter members. The congregation met in local churches and the schoolhouse until 1886 when they purchased property and built a frame church and manse.
Church Website:
Our church celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2006, and marked its 100th year in the current building in 2009.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1908
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
303 N Avenue C
Elgin, TX USA
78621
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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