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El Paso First Ward Chapel

El Paso, El Paso County

Marker Text

The first ward, or congregation, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Texas was organized in 1918 in El Paso. The ward met in members' homes and later in the Odd Fellows Hall until this chapel was built in 1931. The Mission Revival style structure features a rose window, a Renaissance arcade along one facade, and a tower with arcade. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Marker Details

Address 3625 Douglas Avenue
Location Description
Marker # 1428
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; Mission (Architectural style); churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.788624, -106.450897

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