Milford in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Milford Presbyterian Church
Photographed by J Frye
1. Milford Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized in June 1855 with 16 members, as one of 4 Presbyterian churches within a radius of 500 miles. Early, horseback-traveling pastors organized and served 3 churches in outlying areas. Congregation built houses of worship in 1860, 1896, 1921. This church was 4 times host to the Presbytery, 1861-71; to Synod, 1920. Records show Milford has been self-sustaining, faithful to support Presbyterian colleges of Texas, and high in benevolences. Church bell, cast in New York, and brought here by ship, rail and ox-wagon, has called area to worship since 1871.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7129.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 7.405′ N, 96° 56.824′ W. Marker is in Milford, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on South Main Street north of Dickson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Main Street, Milford TX 76670, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint James A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Milford Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); James McDaniel (approx. half a mile away); Thomas J. Jordan (approx. half a mile away);
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Photographed by J Frye
2. Milford Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed by J Frye
3. Milford Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed by J Frye
4. Milford Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
