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

Milford Presbyterian Church

Photographed By J Frye

1. Milford Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.

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: Churches & Religion • 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 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

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miles away); James McDaniel (approx. half a mile away); Thomas J. Jordan (approx. half a mile away); Hammel's Branch (approx. 3.2 miles away); Italy Colored City Hall (approx. 5 miles away); Mertens Baptist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

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Photographed By J Frye

2. Milford Presbyterian Church and Marker

Photographed By J Frye

3. Milford Presbyterian Church and Marker

Milford Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

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 425 times since then and 97 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.