Woodway in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Central Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Karen Groman, circa May 2012
1. Central Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Central Presbyterian Church. . This church was established as Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Waco by 18 charter members in 1869. The Rev. William Dillard served as first Pastor. Led by the Rev. D.C. Kinnard, the congregation built a 2-story brick sanctuary in 1873 which also housed the public school in Waco. A frame sanctuary was built here in 1903, and in 1906 the church was renamed Central Presbyterian Church. The congregation built a brick sanctuary with elaborate stained glass windows at this site in 1921-22. Central Presbyterian Church serves the community with a variety of programs.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995.
This church was established as Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Waco by 18 charter members in 1869. The Rev. William Dillard served as first Pastor. Led by the Rev. D.C. Kinnard, the congregation built a 2-story brick sanctuary in 1873 which also housed the public school in Waco. A frame sanctuary was built here in 1903, and in 1906 the church was renamed Central Presbyterian Church. The congregation built a brick sanctuary with elaborate stained glass windows at this site in 1921-22. Central Presbyterian Church serves the community with a variety of programs.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12537.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 31° 29.797′ N, 97° 13.447′ W. Marker is in Woodway, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is on Sharon Drive south of Bryce Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9191 Woodway Dr, Woodway TX 76712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2013, by Karen Groman of Waco, Texas. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on March 13, 2013, by Karen Groman of Waco, Texas. 2. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
