First Presbyterian Church - Kaufman, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 35.335 W 096° 18.390
14S E 752815 N 3608917
White wood frame church with bell tower topped by a steeple.
Waymark Code: WM11C81
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 1

Historical Marker:

Organized July 1854 by The Rev. Richard O. Watkins, as Cumberland Presbyterian Church. First church building was erected in 1854-55. First pastor, The Rev. Dempsey W. Broughton, helped found Trinity University. Present sanctuary was built in 1877. Church took name "First Presbyterian" after national denominational merger in 1906. It became "Covenant" after absorbing Gastonia (1912) and Jiba (1963) congregations.

Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Active House of Worship

Address:
403 E. Mulberry St.
Kaufman, TX USA


Date Built: 1877

Architect: Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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