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Category : Presbyterian Church
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society
A History of One Hundred Years of the First Presbyterian Church of Kittanning, Pennsylvania
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Category : Armstrong County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The First Presbyterian Church of Kittanning was organized in 1822.
Historic Churches in Texas
Author: ,WilliamPublisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1646705858
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Before independence from Mexico in 1836, the Catholic faith was the only religion settlers in Texas, known as Texians, could legally practice. To acquire land in Texas, then a part of Mexico known as Coahuila y Tejas, one had to be a member of the Roman Catholic Church or agree to convert to Catholicism. Although a few Protestant church buildings were erected before Texas's independence in 1836, most were erected after 1836 because of Mexico's strict laws prohibiting and often severe punishment for practicing any faith other than Catholicism. The few Protestant church buildings that were erected prior to Texas independence were usually erected along the margins of Texas in the more remote regions of North and East Texas, distancing themselves from Mexico's center of government in San Antonio. The first Protestant church established in Texas that has been in continuous service was organized by the Reverend Milton Estill in 1833 as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Old Shiloh, a small community located about four miles north of Clarksville. In 1848, the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation joined with the Presbyterian congregation in Clarksville to become the First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville. The First Presbyterian Congregation in Clarksville is recognized as the oldest Protestant church in continuous service in the state of Texas. After Texians won their independence in 1836, religious congregations began to meet openly and to build houses of worship. Most of these early church buildings were poorly built and did not survive the ravages of time. Eventually, stronger buildings were erected. But even then, with open fireplaces and wood-burning stoves providing heat and candles or kerosene lanterns providing the primary source of light, church buildings were often destroyed by accidental fires. In addition, with time, congregations often outgrew their vintage church buildings or could no longer afford the high cost of maintaining the older, outdated buildings. As a result, congregations abandoned them to erect larger and often more elaborate edifices. Once abandoned, the old church buildings were razed or, if left standing, rapidly deteriorated. Over the past twelve years, my wife and I have visited and photographed almost one thousand historic churches in Texas. Photographing these historic church buildings and learning about the pioneers that often at great risk founded and maintained them has been a project of love. Visiting these historic churches and meeting the people that maintain them today has been inspirational.
Presbyterian Survey
Author: Historic Brownsville
Author: Carl S. ChiltonPublisher: HPN Books
ISBN: 1935377159
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
An illustrated history of Brownsville, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies.
Studies in Brownsville History
Author: Milo KearneyPublisher:
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Category : Brownsville (Tex.)
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A History and Genealogy of the Miller Family and Allied Families
Author: Thelma Kay MillerJubilee Services, June 24-27, 1883
Author: First Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.)Publisher:
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Category : Presbyterian church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Brownsville Architecture: A Visual History
Author: Pino ShahPublisher: ArtByPino.com
ISBN: 1948049058
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Brownsville Architecture: A Visual History reveals the heritage and history of Texas’s southernmost city as told by its buildings. Outstanding architectural images by Pino Shah show the influence of diverse cultures and regional styles that have shaped the border city’s built environment since 1841. Eileen Mattei weaves architectural details and Brownsville history into a narrative that illustrates how buildings mirror the people, the place and the times. Here is a new perspective for looking at more than 100 architecturally significant buildings that are often also historically and culturally important.
The American Church History Series: A history of the Methodist Church, South, the United Presbyterian Church, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Church, South, by G. Alexander [and others
Author: Philip SchaffPublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description