Weslaco in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
In 1920, area Presbyterians built a manse under the supervision of the Rev. Horace N. Cunningham; services were held in the building. In January 1921, seven charter members organized First Presbyterian Church. They completed a church building in 1923; it was replaced in 1951 by a larger church, designed by noted area architect and church member, William C. Baxter. Members have long worked with the needy, including outreach activities for low-income residents on the U.S. - Mexico border. The congregation also supported organization of the Spanish-speaking San Pablo Presbyterian Church. Today, First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the community.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1921.
Location. 26° 9.413′ N, 97° 59.262′ W. Marker is in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of South Iowa Avenue and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on South Iowa Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 South Iowa Avenue, Weslaco TX 78596, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
2. First Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
