Weslaco in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church. . In 1920, area Presbyterians built Manse under the supervision of the Rev. Horace N. Cunningham; services were held in the building. In January 1921, seven charter members organized First Presbyterian Church. They completed a church building in 1923; it was replaced in 1951 by a larger church, designed by noted area architect and church member, William C. Baxter. Members have long worked with the needy, including outreach activities for low-income residents on the U.S.-Mexico border. The congregation also supported organization of the Spanish-speaking San Pablo Presbyterian Church. Today, First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the community.
In 1920, area Presbyterians built Manse under the supervision of the Rev. Horace N. Cunningham; services were held in the building. In January 1921, seven charter members organized First Presbyterian Church. They completed a church building in 1923; it was replaced in 1951 by a larger church, designed by noted area architect and church member, William C. Baxter. Members have long worked with the needy, including outreach activities for low-income residents on the U.S.-Mexico border. The congregation also supported organization of the Spanish-speaking San Pablo Presbyterian Church. Today, First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the community.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1921.
Location. 26° 9.21′ N, 97° 59.258′ W. Marker is in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of East 7th Street and South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Street. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 S Iowa Ave, Weslaco TX 78596, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
