Greenville in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

1. First Presbyterian Church of Greenville Marker

Inscription. The church, organized in 1880, has impacted the city of Greenville for more than a century. In its early years, the congregation met in a variety of places, including a courthouse and an opera house, before erecting a structure. In addition to being a spiritual center, the church has aided Greenville through volunteer work by its members. The congregation has also been involved in global efforts, including missions. The church's multisensory learning center and programs for families dealing with learning disabilities has also been noteworthy. For over 100 years, the church has played a vital role in the spiritual, educational and social needs of Greenville.

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13576.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 33° 6.595′ N, 96° 6.444′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Texas, in Hunt County. It is at the intersection of Stonewall Street and Poplar Ave, on the right when traveling north on Stonewall Street. The marker is located on the west side of the United Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5905 Stonewall St, Greenville TX 75402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: Grace Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Library Movement in Greenville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wesley United Methodist Church (approx. one mile away); In Memoriam Confederate Veterans (approx. 1.2 miles away); Captain Andrew S. Marshall (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fred Kenneth Moore (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gen. Hal C. Horton Home (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kavanaugh Methodist Church (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville Marker (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

2. First Presbyterian Church of Greenville Marker (right side)

The view of the markers along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

3. The view of the markers along the street

The view of the United Grace Presbyterian Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

4. The view of the United Grace Presbyterian Church from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.