Ballinger in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 8, 2016

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.

On July 26, 1886, soon after the railroad town of Ballinger was founded, a Presbyterian church with nine charter members was organized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Burt. A small frame sanctuary served the congregation until this structure was built in 1891. Constructed of native stone during the pastorate of the Rev. C.L. Ewing, it features a corner tower and steeple. Additions have been made over the years to serve a growing congregation.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1817.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1886.

Location. 31° 44.493′ N, 99° 56.943′ W. Marker is in Ballinger, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Broadway Street (State Highway 158) and Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling south on N. Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 N Broadway St, Ballinger TX 76821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); War on Terror Memorial (about 700 feet away); Runnels County (approx. ¼ mile away); Company C, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Runnels County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ballinger (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles H. Noyes (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ballinger.

First Presbyterian Church Marker at Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 8, 2016

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker at Church Entrance

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 8, 2016

3. First Presbyterian Church

At west corner of intersection of N. Broadway St (SH 158) and Phillips Ave

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.