Garland in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church, USA
of Garland
Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020
1. First Presbyterian Church, USA Marker
This congregation traces its roots to April 22, 1888, when the Rev. Benjamin Spencer and twenty-five charter members organized a Cumberland Presbyterian congregation. The church served a diverse membership, including farmers, retail business owners, and others. Worship services were held in a variety of locations until the first sanctuary, a one-room frame building, was built on S. Ninth Street in 1901. It was replaced by a brick structure in 1929. This church remains a reminder of Garland's early religious history.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6702.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 32° 54.603′ N, 96° 38.503′ W. Marker is in Garland, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Avenue B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 930 W Avenue B, Garland TX 75040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Education in Garland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Garland (about 400 feet away); First Methodist Church of Garland (about 500 feet away); Travis College Hill Addition (about 600 feet
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Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020
2. First Presbyterian Church, USA Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
