Milford Presbyterian Church - Milford, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 32° 07.405 W 096° 56.822
14S E 693671 N 3555960
Organized in June 1855 with 16 members, as one of 4 Presbyterian churches within a radius of 500 miles. Early, horseback-traveling pastors organized and served 3 churches in outlying areas.
Waymark Code: WMYGPW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2018
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Marker Text:
Congregation built houses of worship in 1860, 1896, 1921. This church was 4 times host to the Presbytery, 1861-71; to Synod, 1920. Records show Milford has been self-sustaining, faithful to support Presbyterian colleges of Texas, and high in benevolences. Church bell, cast in New York, and brought here by ship, rail and ox-wagon, has called area to worship since 1871.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address: S. Main St. at Border St. Milford, TX USA 76670
Date Built: 1921
Architect: T.J. Galbraith
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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