Itasca in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Itasca
Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church of Itasca Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church of Itasca. . This congregation traces its history through six 19th-century churches in five different communities, including Itasca, Osceola, Eureka, Grandview, and Files Valley. The first Cumberland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian (U.S.) churches in Itasca merged in 1912, and the other congregations joined with it over the years. Since its merger with the Files Valley Presbyterian Church in 1958, this fellowship has been associated with the Presbyterian Children's Home, a statewide orphanage begun in 1906.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
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This congregation traces its history through six 19th-century churches in five different communities, including Itasca, Osceola, Eureka, Grandview, and Files Valley. The first Cumberland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian (U.S.) churches in Itasca merged in 1912, and the other congregations joined with it over the years. Since its merger with the Files Valley Presbyterian Church in 1958, this fellowship has been associated with the Presbyterian Children's Home, a statewide orphanage begun in 1906.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1839.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 32° 9.658′ N, 97° 8.957′ W. Marker is in Itasca, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of North Lamar Street and East Monroe Street, on the left when traveling south on North Lamar Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 North Lamar Street, Itasca TX 76055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Switzer College (approx. ¼ mile away); Itasca Railroad Depot (approx. half
3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Itasca and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
