Marker Inscription
Organized in June 1855 with 16 members, as one of 4 Presbyterian churches within a radius of 500 miles. Early, horseback-traveling pastors organized and served 3 churches in outlying areas. Congregation built houses of worship in 1860, 1896, 1921. This church was 4 times host to the Presbytery, 1861-71; to Synod, 1920. Records show Milford has been self-sustaining, faithful to support Presbyterian colleges of Texas, and high in benevolences. Church bell, cast in New York, and brought here by ship, rail and ox-wagon, has called area to worship since 1871.
About this site
Milford Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Milford, Ellis County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1234, -96.9471 near Milford. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Milford (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saint James A.M.E. Church, Milford Cemetery, and Jordan, Thomas J..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007129. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
