First Presbyterian Church

In 1920, area Presbyterians built a manse under the supervision of the Rev. Horace N. Cunningham; services were held in the building. In January 1921, seven charter members organized First Presbyterian Church. They completed a church building in 1923; it was replaced in 1951 by a larger church, designed by noted area architect and church member, William C. Baxter. Members have long worked with the needy, including outreach activities for low-income residents on the U. S. - Mexico border. The congregation also supported organization of the Spanish-speaking San Pablo Presbyterian Church. Today, First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the community. (2010)

First Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 2010. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 221 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.1536, -97.9877 near Weslaco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Weslaco High School (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Weslaco City Cemetery, Weslaco City Hall, and Weslaco.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507016277. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.