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Alpine Presbyterian Church

Longview, Gregg County

Marker Text

(Affiliated with Presbyterian Church, U.S.) Founded Dec. 2, 1881, by the Rev. J. DeWitt Burkhead, evangelist. Elders: L. P. and S. F. Henderson and Curtis Mackey. Deacon: J. L. Henderson. Other organizers: C. N. and Mmes. T. C. and Mary Henderson; Miss Mattie and Mrs. R. J. Mackey; Mrs. R. J. williams, all from Longview church. Also Miss Alice, W. M., R. T., and W. H. Henderson, H. G. Lampkin, R. O. Mackey, Miss L. J. Mattox, by professions of faith. Services were held in Tyron School. Members built church in 1885. The new church adjacent was dedicated in 1964. Reached largest membership (122) in 1967.

Marker Details

Address 4102 Tryon Rd.
Location Description
Marker # 9932
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Presbyterian denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.557839, -94.720499

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