First Presbyterian Church


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Marker Number: 1820 
Marker Title: First Presbyterian Church 
Index Entry: First Presbyterian Church 
Address: 2706 Ave R. 
City: Snyder 
County: Scurry 
UTM Zone: 14 
UTM Easting: 320354 
UTM Northing: 3621249 
Subject Codes: BE; CH; PR 
Year Marker Erected: 1969 
Designations: na 
Marker Location: 2706 Avenue R, Snyder. 
Marker Size: 18" x 28" 
Repairs Completed:  
Marker Text: Organized June 13, 1892, as the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 
by The Rev. W. W. Werner, with seven charter members. In 1906 original church body 
joined the Abilene Presbytery, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Congregation moved from 
its first location (Ave. Q and 26th) in 1924. Used basement at Avenue R and 28th 
Street for worship until sanctuary was completed in 1929. Leaded stained glass memorial 
windows honor small, dedicated congregation who built this church. Bell, forged in 
1902 and still used regularly, came from white frame church of 1904. Recorded Texas 
Historic Landmark, 1969