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

First Presbyterian Church of McAllen

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. First Presbyterian Church of McAllen Marker

Inscription. This church began with McAllen's first Presbyterian worship service. Held by the Rev. M.W. Doggett in a local lumberyard in 1908. Dr. W.A. King and George Pollack were first elders. Although adversely affected by the Mexican Revolution (1909-1919) the church was sustained by its Women's Society, formed in 1909. The first sanctuary, built here in 1910, was a prominent landmark in McAllen's early history. A fellowship hall was added in 1949, an education building in 1953, and a new sanctuary in 1959-60. This congregation continues to serve the community with a variety of programs. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1843-1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1838.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 26° 12.171′ N, 98° 13.95′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of South 12th Street and Austin Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 12th 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: 104 South 12th Street, McAllen TX 78501, 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: Archer Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen, The Beginning (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. & A.M.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

The front of the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The front of the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.