Encinal in La Salle County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Encinal Presbyterian Church
Photographed By James Hulse, July 29, 2022
1. Encinal Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Encinal Presbyterian Church. . This church was organized in 1908 by the Rev. Dr. M.W. Doggett, an evangelist for the Presbytery of Western Texas. Two years later, during the supply pastorate of the Rev. Harry W. Hamilton, members constructed a church building at this site. A one-room frame sanctuary, it was built on property donated by local rancher T.A. Coleman. The Rev. Hamilton was later called as the regular minister and served the congregation until his death in 1940, a pastorate of 30 years. Until 1950 the church was the only Protestant fellowship in the community.
This church was organized in 1908 by the Rev. Dr. M.W. Doggett, an evangelist for the Presbytery of Western Texas. Two years later, during the supply pastorate of the Rev. Harry W. Hamilton, members constructed a church building at this site. A one-room frame sanctuary, it was built on property donated by local rancher T.A. Coleman. The Rev. Hamilton was later called as the regular minister and served the congregation until his death in 1940, a pastorate of 30 years. Until 1950 the church was the only Protestant fellowship in the community.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8129.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 28° 2.358′ N, 99° 21.142′ W. Marker is in Encinal, Texas, in La Salle County. Marker is at the intersection of Sunrise Street and North Hodges Street, on the right when traveling east on Sunrise Street. The marker is located at the right side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Encinal TX 78019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By James Hulse, July 29, 2022
2. The Encinal Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, July 29, 2022
3. The view of the Encinal Presbyterian Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.