Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

1. The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin Marker

Inscription. The Presbyterian faith was preached in the Falls County Courthouse in Marlin in 1852, from a pulpit that was drawn up into the rafters when not in use. Presbyterians organized a church in 1853 in Carolina community (10 mi. SW) and held missionary services here. On May 2, 1874, the Rev. Levi Tenney and the Rev. Hilary Mosely, commissioned by Central Presbytery, Synod of Texas, organized this church. Mrs. S.K. Bartlett, A.M. Chatam, William McPherson, W.L. Patillo, K. Sewall, and Dr. and Mrs. E.S. Weisiger were charter members. Agnes Patillo Clark, W.S. Clark, and Mrs. H. Singer soon joined. Ruling elders were Patillo and Dr. Weisiger.

After years of worship in borrowed quarters, this congregation erected its first building in 1893, at corner of Fortune and Perry Streets. Motte Martin, a youth who joined this church in 1894, became in 1902 one of the earliest missionaries to the Congo.

Present edifice, completed in March, 1918, was site of the city's service of Thanksgiving on Nov. 11, 1918, at end of World War I. Synod of Texas met here 1922. The educational building was erected in 1954; present manse, 1966. Since 1972, Marlin has been in Presbytery of the Covenant, in the Synod of Red River.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1841.)

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1918.

Location. 31° 18.598′ N, 96° 53.678′ W. Marker is in Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Oaks Street and Capps Street, on the left when traveling north on Oaks Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Oaks Street, Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Henry Gray Carter (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Marlin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hot Mineral Water (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Hilton Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Marlin (approx. ¼ mile away); Falls County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.

Also see . . . Marlin, TX. Texas State Historical Association

Marlin, the county seat of Falls County, is at the intersection of State highways 6 and 7, four miles east of the Brazos River near the center of the county. The site was that of Sarahville de Viesca, established in 1834 by Sterling Clack Robertson
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

2. The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin and Marker
on the west side of the falls of the Brazos. The town was named to honor John Marlin, a pioneer patriot. Samuel A. Blain, his son-in-law, laid out the streets and lots and drafted a map around a square. Lots for Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches were the first to be chosen.

(Submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

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

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.