Fairmount in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hemphill Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Hemphill Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. This Neo-Classical auditorium was built in 1925 to serve the increasing membership of Hemphill Presbyterian Church. Dedicated the following year, the building features a brick parapet and a bay window on the north corner. The imposing entrance consists of three open oval brick arches flanked by large pilasters. The neighborhood landmark continues to serve a large congregation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2435.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 32° 43.543′ N, 97° 19.88′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Fairmount. It is at the intersection of Hemphill Street and W Allen Ave, on the right when traveling north on Hemphill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth TX 76104, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Hemphill Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Dr. Clay Johnson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chase Court (about 300 feet away); Boykin House

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emanuel Hebrew Rest Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Southside Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Reeves House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Hemphill Presbyterian Church and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Hemphill Presbyterian Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.