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

Central Presbyterian Church

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

1. Central Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Central Presbyterian Church began as a Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1853, with twelve charter members led by the Rev. Daniel G. Molloy. The congregation met in a building on land donated by William Irwin until 1862, when it began sharing space in the Methodist church building with other local churches. The Presbyterian church built its own sanctuary in 1869-70 and moved it to this site in 1892. During the 1890s, the congregation helped bring Trinity University to Waxahachie, which greatly increased membership. Although the university later moved to San Antonio, the church continued to grow in programs, service and outreach, including a close relationship with the Presbyterian Children's Service.

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13193.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 32° 23.351′ N, 96° 50.696′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of North College Street and Oldham Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North College Street. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the church building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 North College Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Presiding Elder's House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of a Confederate Powder Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wyatt Real Estate Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calaboose (approx. 0.2 miles away); Strickland-Sawyer House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Ellis County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Marvin College (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

National Register of Historic Places Marker - Central Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

2. National Register of Historic Places Marker - Central Presbyterian Church

The entrance to the Central Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

3. The entrance to the Central Presbyterian Church and Marker

The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the church

The view of the Central Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

4. The view of the Central Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.