Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021
1. First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs. . Organized in 1852, this church had eight members with Samuel Davidson as the ruling elder. A sanctuary erected jointly by this congregation and the Cumberland Presbyterians on Connally Street burned in 1873. The membership constructed a frame building at this site in July 1882. The Rev. J. C. Crow became the first resident pastor in 1886, and W. P. McDonald, clerk of the session, kept the first records in 1887. In 1890 Mrs. Lena Johnson began the Ladies Missionary Society. The present sanctuary was built in 1920, and an educational facility was added in 1981.
Organized in 1852, this church had eight members with Samuel Davidson as the ruling elder. A sanctuary erected jointly by this congregation and the Cumberland Presbyterians on Connally Street burned in 1873. The membership constructed a frame building at this site in July 1882. The Rev. J. C. Crow became the first resident pastor in 1886, and W. P. McDonald, clerk of the session, kept the first records in 1887. In 1890 Mrs. Lena Johnson began the Ladies Missionary Society. The present sanctuary was built in 1920, and an educational facility was added in 1981.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7308.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 33° 8.273′ N, 95° 35.948′ W. Marker is in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in Hopkins County. Marker is on College Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 College Street, Sulphur Springs TX 75482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
