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

First Christian Church of Weslaco

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. First Christian Church of Weslaco Marker

Inscription. When the Weslaco Townsite Company platted the new town in 1919, it offered city lots to representatives of Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, and Christian denominations. They held services in a community house with each responsible for one Sunday a month. Members of each denomination soon formed separate churches. On December 16, 1921, First Christian Church organized with 44 charter members over the years, it has remained on its original site but grown in service and facilities. Programs have included leadership in a federation of church women to establish a well-baby clinic. Today, the church continues to reflect the ideals of its founding in service to its members and the community.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13006.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 16, 1921.

Location. 26° 9.315′ N, 97° 59.539′ W. Marker is in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of West 6th Street and South Nebraska Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 6th 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: 205 West 6th Street, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Texsun Corporation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Weslaco

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Weslaco City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weslaco (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Cortez Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weslaco.

First Christian Church of Weslaco and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. First Christian Church of Weslaco and Marker

The view of the First Christian Church of Weslaco from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The view of the First Christian Church of Weslaco from across the street

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 482 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.