Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church Building

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 10, 2020

1. First Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Inscription. The Rev. J. A. Smiley organized the First Presbyterian Church in 1871 with 16 charter members. The first church building was erected in 1876 and replaced by this structure in 1916-17. After this congregation merged with another church in 1979, the building was sold to the Ellis County Art Association for use as a fine arts museum. It is a fine example of a classical church with beaux arts details in its modified Doric columns and art glass windows.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11858.)

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

Location. 32° 23.23′ N, 96° 51.071′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on West Main Street (Business U.S. 287) west of South Monroe Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 W Main St, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); N. P. Sims Library and Lyceum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) (about 600 feet away); The Mahoney-Thompson House (about 700 feet away); 114 South Rodgers Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Marchman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Eddy P. Hawkins Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fires of 1882 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

First Presbyterian Church Building Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 10, 2020

2. First Presbyterian Church Building Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.