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

First Presbyterian Church of West

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

1. First Presbyterian Church of West Marker

Inscription. The Rev. D.C. Kinnard began the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1875. The first building on this site was erected in 1883. Walter Bennett Martin constructed the present building in 1901. Czechs organized a Presbyterian Church in 1911 and held separate services in their own language. In 1921 the Cumberland Presbyterian Church became the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. The Czechs united with this congregation in 1953. St. Peter's United Church of Christ merged with this fellowship in 1966 to form First United Church of West.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1851.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 31° 48.136′ N, 97° 5.711′ W. Marker is in West, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of West Pine Street and South Davis Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pine Street. The marker is located on the middle of the front wall on the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 West Pine Street, West TX 76691, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: West (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Groppe Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's School

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Best Theatre Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of the Assumption (approx. ¼ mile away); The Crash at Crush (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of West (approx. 0.3 miles away); West Brethren Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West.

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Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

2. The First Presbyterian Church of West and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.