Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Presiding Elder's House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
1. Presiding Elder's House Marker
Inscription.
Presiding Elder's House. . Built in 1901, this house served as the parsonage for the presiding elder (district superintendent) of the Waxahachie District of the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church for more than 40 years. Mrs. M.J. Cooke, for whom the house was built, sold it to the Methodist Conference in 1902. The Rev. O.F. Sensabaugh was the first of 13 church officials to reside in the house, which features late Victorian - era detailing in its porch, windows and gables.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
. , Additional tablet , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1986
Built in 1901, this house served as the parsonage for the presiding elder (district superintendent) of the Waxahachie District of the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church for more than 40 years. Mrs. M.J. Cooke, for whom the house was built, sold it to the Methodist Conference in 1902. The Rev. O.F. Sensabaugh was the first of 13 church officials to reside in the house, which features late Victorian - era detailing in its porch, windows and gables.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Additional tablet Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1986
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7140.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 23.328′ N, 96° 50.654′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of Oldham Avenue and North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on Oldham Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Oldham Ave, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
