Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Presbyterian Church
Of Abilene Tex.
Was Organized on This Spot
Feb. 27 - 1881
W.A. Minter Elder
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 32° 26.959′ N, 99° 43.995′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. It can be reached from the intersection of N. 1st Street and Pine Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the ground at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, 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: Pine Street Shootout (within shouting distance of this marker); The Texas & Pacific Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away); Site of Curfew by John J. Clinton (about 300 feet away); The Hotel Grace (about 400 feet away); The Bankhead Highway (about 700 feet away); Taylor County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Wooten (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Abilene Reporter-News (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line
this page online
Also see . . . History of First Central Presbyterian Church. Church website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2015.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015
3. Marker at Southwest Corner of Intersection
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015
4. Everman Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
