Memphis in Hall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Memphis

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

1. First Presbyterian Church of Memphis Marker

Inscription. Established in 1890 under the leadership of the Rev. A. W. Rogers, this church began with thirteen members. This sanctuary, the second for the congregation, was completed in 1911, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. R. T. Caldwell. Built by member J. S. Cobb, it features neoclassical revival detailing in the use of arched windows and a domed roof. Interior furnishings include a large pipe organ originally, powered by water pressure.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1843.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 43.4′ N, 100° 32.397′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Texas, in Hall County. It is at the intersection of Robertson Street and South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Robertson Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TX 79245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hall County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hall County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different

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marker also named Hall County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Fairview Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Marece Berry (approx. one mile away); Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters (approx. 9 miles away); Newlin Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

2. First Presbyterian Church of Memphis Marker

First Presbyterian Church of Memphis image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

3. First Presbyterian Church of Memphis

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.