First Presbyterian Church - Belton, TX
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N 31° 04.758 W 097° 27.652
14R E 646821 N 3439408
The First Presbyterian Church is at 2500 N Church St, Belton, TX. Sunday services are at 11 AM.
Waymark Code: WM16D03
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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A 2011 Texas Historical Marker in front of the church provides some history:

On October 21, 1860, the Rev. Levi Tenney established a Presbyterian congregation in Belton with eight founding members. After meeting in several locations during its early years, property was purchased west of the intersection of Second Ave. and North Pearl St. for the construction of a church building in 1879. The church relocated in 1905-1906 to a site on North Main, and in 1964 to the intersection of Church and Greenbriar. In addition to supporting Presbyterian missions and programs, members have contributed to community projects such as the Helping Hands Ministry and Meals on Wheels. First Presbyterian today continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the Belton community.

The church website (see below) says about the same thing, but mentions that they are the oldest Presbyterian church in Bell County. They also have an active Facebook page. Be on the lookout out front for the old bell donated by the Presbyterian church in Bartlett, presumably when their congregation went inactive, and there is also a really nice Little Free Library out by the parking lot. It was placed in March of 2022, and has a Gothic Revival character to it.

Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Active House of Worship

Address:
2500 N Church St
Belton, TX USA
76513


Date Built: 1964

Architect: Unknown

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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