Downtown in Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Old Church
Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023
1. The Old Church Marker
Inscription.
The old church was constructed using elements preserved from an abandoned church across town. The original church, built in 1894 as Second Presbyterian Church, was one of Waco's oldest buildings. The church eventually closed and sat vacant for over 30 years. In 2017, Chip and Joanna bought the building, hopeful it could be restored for a new purpose. In 2020, they decided to move the old church to the Silos grounds but learned that its foundation and framing were not structurally sound. While a new frame and foundation were built here at the Silos, many of the architectural elements were relocated piece by piece and incorporated back into the design to honor the church's original beauty.
The old church was constructed using elements preserved from an abandoned church across town. The original church, built in 1894 as Second Presbyterian Church, was one of Waco's oldest buildings. The church eventually closed and sat vacant for over 30 years. In 2017, Chip and Joanna bought the building, hopeful it could be restored for a new purpose. In 2020, they decided to move the old church to the Silos grounds but learned that its foundation and framing were not structurally sound. While a new frame and foundation were built here at the Silos, many of the architectural elements were relocated piece by piece and incorporated back into the design to honor the church's original beauty.
Location. 31° 33.132′ N, 97° 7.847′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of South 8th Street and Jackson Avenue. The marker is located on the west side of the Silos at Magnolia grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S 8th St, Waco TX 76701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Katy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Silos
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
