Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Presbyterian Church Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

1. Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1926 for Canyon's growing Presbyterian congregation, this church building is a fine example of classical revival architecture. After serving the Presbyterians for 48 years, it was purchased by the First United Pentecostal Church in 1974. Prominent features of the sanctuary include a two-story portico with giant order Ionic columns, three entry doors capped with pedimented architraves, and arched elongated stained glass windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4114.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 34° 58.738′ N, 101° 55.819′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1319 5th Avenue, Canyon TX 79015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

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: Shaw-Keiser House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Smith Building (about 400 feet away); "The Canyon News" (about 500 feet away); Clyde & Grace Warwick

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 500 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Randall County World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Randall County (about 700 feet away); Randall County Courthouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

2. Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

3. Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Presbyterian Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

4. Presbyterian Church Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.