Historical Marker

Central Presbyterian Church

Historical marker location:
9191 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas
( 9191 Woodway Drive. Church moved from Washington Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1994

This church was established as Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Waco by 18 charter members in 1869. The Rev. William Dillard served as first pastor. Led by the Rev. D. C. Kinnard, the congregation built a 2-story brick sanctuary in 1873 which also housed the public school in Waco. A frame sanctuary was built here in 1903, and in 1906 the church was renamed Central Presbyterian Church. The congregation built a brick sanctuary with elaborate stained glass windows at this site in 1921-22. Central Presbyterian Chruch serves the community with a variety of programs.

Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995

The Congregation moved to the present site in 2004. (Supplemental Plate 2004).