Prosper in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Prosper

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

1. First Presbyterian Church of Prosper Marker

Inscription. The McAdew congregation of Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized on July 7, 1878 by a group of 26 members led by Reverend R.H. Hacker. The congregation first assembled in the Pleasant Valley school house. The school served as the meeting place for the next 14 years. In 1892, the James Barnes Bell family donated land where a one room, white frame church was constructed in the Rock Hill community. The church building was moved in 1896 and the name was changed to Rock Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The church moved to Prosper in 1902 on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Baker. The next year, as requested, the name of the church changed to Prosper Presbyterian Church. Several additions have been made over the years, including the south and north wings and a pastor's study. Other minor repairs have also been completed.

In addition to spiritual guidance in the community, the First Presbyterian Church of Prosper has also fulfilled a charitable role with the Prosper Presbyterian Women's Association, weekly revivals, funerals, senior citizens game day and transportation assistance. The church and congregation also reached out to disaster victims in other states and furnished supplies to the Salvation Army. Stained glass "Peace panels" have been sent as messages of hope to locations around the world including Sarajevo, South Africa and Jerusalem. For well over a century, the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Prosper has served the community, state and country through outreach and service.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17268.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1878.

Location. 33° 14.009′ N, 96° 48.098′ W. Marker is in Prosper, Texas, in Collin County.

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It is at the intersection of South Coleman Street and West Firdt Street on South Coleman Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 South Coleman Street, Prosper TX 75078, 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Prosper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prosper United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Rock Hill (approx. 2 miles away); Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); The History of Erudia (approx. 4 miles away); Good Hope Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Foncine, Texas (approx.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

2. First Presbyterian Church of Prosper Marker

4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prosper.

The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Prosper Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Prosper Marker from the street

The First Presbyterian Church of Prosper image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

4. The First Presbyterian Church of Prosper

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,748 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.