Green, Rev. Edward Hollister

Historical marker location:

Mt. Pleasant, Texas

( Off FM 2132 on CR, in Green Hill Community)

Marker installed: 1972

(Born Madison County , Ala., May 14, 1827; Died Titus County, Texas, Nov. 12, 1863)

Son of James W. and Elizabeth (Bass) Green. Educated at Centre College, Danville, Ky., and New Albany Theological Seminary, Ind. Licensed and ordained in Memphis Presbytery, preached 1853-59 in Tennessee. Came to Texas; founded church here Sept. 23, 1860. Held pastorate until his death.

He married Catherine Hall of Tipton County, Tenn., 1850. They had a son and two daughters.

Recorded - 1972.