Zephyr in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Zephyr Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
1. Zephyr Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Zephyr Presbyterian Church. . The congregation of the Zephyr Presbyterian Church traces its history to 1890. In 1909 members of the church and community volunteers, with the assistance of Swiss stonemason John Chailette completed a church building. Worship services were held twice a month by a minister shared with the nearby Blanket Presbyterian Church. Sunday school classes, summer bible school, and ice cream suppers sponsored by the church contributed to the social and religious life of the community until 1944, when the church was disbanded. In 1948 the building became a community center. , , (Lower Tablet) , In 1948 this building was donated by C.R. Boase to become a community center for the benefit and pleasure of its citizens.
The congregation of the Zephyr Presbyterian Church traces its history to 1890. In 1909 members of the church and community volunteers, with the assistance of Swiss stonemason John Chailette completed a church building. Worship services were held twice a month by a minister shared with the nearby Blanket Presbyterian Church. Sunday school classes, summer bible school, and ice cream suppers sponsored by the church contributed to the social and religious life of the community until 1944, when the church was disbanded. In 1948 the building became a community center.
(Lower Tablet)
In 1948 this building was donated by C.R. Boase to become a community center for the benefit and pleasure of its citizens.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5951.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 40.767′ N, 98° 47.791′ W. Marker is in Zephyr, Texas, in Brown County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 281 and County Road 275, on the right when traveling north on County Road 281. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11275 County Road 281, Zephyr TX 76890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as
More about this marker. On the back side of the marker is etched “Zephyr clubs (ZCIC & ZEHC) pay for upkeep and repairs to building."
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
2. Zephyr Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
3. Zephyr Presbyterian Church
Church and marker are located at the northeast corner of the intersection of CR 281 and CR 275
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
4. View to Southeast Along County Road 281
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
