Prosper in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church
Photographed By James Hulse, February 24, 2021
1. Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized in 1846 by the Rev. J.N. Vance, this fellowship was first called Union Congregation. In 1858 the name was changed to Walnut Grove. The first church building on this property, donated by D.M. Crutchfield, was erected in 1869. Camp meetings were often held on the church grounds. Today the congregation worships in this frame Country Church, built in 1886 and remodeled in 1968.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6218.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 33° 14.248′ N, 96° 44.152′ W. Marker is in Prosper, Texas, in Collin County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East First Street and North Custer Road. The marker is located in the northwest section of the Walnut Grove Cemetery by the pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prosper TX 75078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Scott Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M. (approx. 3.6 miles away); Prosper United Methodist Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Prosper
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Regarding Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. The old Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church building was torn down. The arched windows were installed in the Foote Baptist Church building at Chestnut Square in McKinney. Source: Collin County History
Photographed By James Hulse, February 24, 2021
2. Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 24, 2021
3. The view of the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church and Marker by the Pavilion
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
