Ladonia in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building

Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Inscription. The Ladonia Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., originally organized in the mid-19th century, erected this strugture between 1910 and 1912. The building contract was awarded to W.H. Markley of Commerce for $6,400. An excellent example of 20th century Mission Revival style adapted to an ecclesiastical mode, the structure exhibits fine detailing and proportions with a simplicity of form. The congregation was dissolved by 1976. The character defining central parapet was reconstructed in 1997. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11876.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 33° 25.58′ N, 95° 56.762′ W. Marker is in Ladonia, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Paris Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Paris Street. The marker is located on west side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Paris Street, Ladonia TX 75449, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Lodge No. 134 A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ladonia Veterans Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Ladonia Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ladonia (about 500 feet away); Ladonia Baptist Church World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Ladonia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mt. Carmel Cemetery (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ladonia.

Also see . . . Ladonia, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The entrance to the Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building and Marker

The Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023

3. The Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.