San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)

National Presbyterian Church

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

1. National Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana
Este templo Evangélico es el más antiguo de la ciudad. Fue construido en un lote en la esquina sur del ex Convento de San Francisco y la recién abierta calle de Galeana. Construido por el Ing. Russel P. Cook, siguió los modelos neogóticos norteamericanos. Ha estado abierto al culto desde 1894.

English:
National Presbyterian Church
This Evangelical temple is the oldest of the city. It was built on a lot on the southern corner of the ex-Convent of San Francisco and the recently opened street of Galeana. Constructed by engineer Russell P. Cook, it followed the neo-gothic models of North America. It has been open to worshippers since 1894.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 22° 8.94′ N, 100° 58.646′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Marker is on Hermenegildo Galeana just east of Calle Independencia, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Our Lady of Remedies Temple / The Third Order Temple / San Francisco Temple (a few steps from this marker); Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (within shouting distance of this marker); Church and Ex-Convent of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Guerrero Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Vicente Guerrero (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aranzazú Square (about 150 meters away); José Mariano Jiménez (about 150 meters away); First Capital of the Itinerant Government (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.

National Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

2. National Presbyterian Church and Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entryway to the church. The other metal plaque to the right shows the times of church services. On the left of the entryway is a quote from 1 Timothy 1:15 (Palabra fiel y digna de ser recibida de todos: que Cristo Jesus vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores. English: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

3. National Presbyterian Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.