Westminster Presbyterian Church

Presbyterians have long played an important role in Nacogdoches; the earliest Presbyterian influence here dates to the 1830s, with several churches organizing later in the century. In 1893, Rev. B. A. Hodges and twelve founding members established Main Street Presbyterian Church under the Cumberland denomination's Presbytery of Texas. Around 1900, the church constructed a wood frame building on Main Street designed by noted Nacogdoches architect D. A. W. Rulfs. After outgrowing the structure, the church completed a sanctuary and manse in 1930 at the corner of North and Powers streets and became known as Westminster Presbyterian Church. The congregation added Westminster Fellowship Hall in 1965 and an educational building in 1998. Westminster Presbyterian Church has a rich history of helping those in need. During World War I the church led Nacogdoches County's War Savings Stamps campaign, and in the 1920s worked with local Boy Scouts and with students at Stephen F. Austin State teacher's College (now Stephen F. Austin State University). The congregation helped found the Head Start program in Nacogdoches. Other ministries of included a Senior Citizen Nutrition Center, Telephone Reassurance Program, Samaritan Counseling Center, Habitat for Humanity and Love Inc. congregation has also stressed music ministry, both in worship and in the community. Today, more than 100 years after its founding, Westminster Presbyterian Church continues to play a vital role as a spiritual and community leader in Nacogdoches. (2009)

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Nacogdoches County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 232 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.6111, -94.6537 near Nacogdoches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of the Home of Juan Antonio Padilla (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Site of the Mission Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Site of the Home of Charles S. Taylor, and Dill, James.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015980. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.