Winnsboro in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1871, this church was chartered by the Rev. R. E. Sherrill with former members of the Presbyterian church in Webster (3 mi. SW). The first building for this church was a white frame structure built near the city cemetery on land given by early Winnsboro philanthropist Nancy Cook. In 1907 the congregation acquired this site, and a frame schoolhouse was moved here for use as a sanctuary. By 1953 a manse and fellowship hall had been built. Throughout its history, the church has played a vital role in the community life of Winnsboro.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8959.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 32° 57.282′ N, 95° 17.298′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of East Myrtle Street and South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East Myrtle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 South Chestnut Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. George L. Baber (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boom Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlock Home, 1903 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlock - Wilkinson Home

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Winnsboro Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winnsboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro and marker.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

3. First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.