First Presbyterian Church
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Why it's listed
Built in 1909, First Presbyterian Church at 410 NW Second Street is a two-story brick building in Mineral Wells. It follows a modified Greek Cross plan and is topped by an octagonal dome with dormers on each side, covered in metal shingles. Two entrances set at 45-degree angles sit beneath a pedimented portico, with stained glass transoms and fanlight windows framed in elaborate brickwork. The congregation was among the first organized after the town's founding in 1881, when visitors came for the mineral water. A frame church built in the 1890s burned in 1908, and local contractors Goodman, Murphy and Croft completed the replacement in May 1909. The nomination describes it as the oldest church building in the city and an unusual vernacular take on Neo-Classical Revival design, a style that faded quickly in town as Spanish Colonial Revival took hold. A 1937 choir addition and a 1960s Sunday School are the main changes.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the oldest church building in Mineral Wells and a rare local example of early twentieth century Neo-Classical Revival architecture. Its octagonal dome makes it one of the most unusual buildings in the area. It also reflects the early religious development of a town that grew after its mineral waters drew visitors.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79003004, listed June 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 410 NW 2nd St., Mineral Wells |
|---|---|
| County | Palo Pinto County |
| Listed | June 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003004 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Goodman, Murphy & Croft |
| Architectural style | Neo-Classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Marked occupied and in fair condition, and still used by its congregation; the nomination says the building has been virtually unaltered since 1909 apart from a 1937 east addition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.81144, -98.11587 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79003004.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5453604
- This listing as JSON
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