Dallas Presbyterian Churches
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First Presbyterian Church, situated corner Main and Harwood streets. The congregation was organized by Rev. S. A. King of Waco, Texas, in 1873. Dr. A. P. Smith, the present pastor, was elected to the position in 1873, and has remained in that relation ever since. Beginning with but few members, this church has increased constantly under the pastorship of Dr. Smith until its present membership numbers 600.
There are three colonies established under this church, namely: the City Park Presbyterian Church; Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, Westminister Presbyterian Church. These three churches are under the supervision of Dr. Smith and are prospering. In additon to these three there is a colored Presbyterian Church in the city, also under the supervision of Dr. Smith.
Dr. A. P. Smith is an able and eloquent preacher and has been here longer than any other preacher in the city. He is very popular and always has large audiences. His churches have always flourished.
- Memorial & Biographical History of Dallas County, Texas, 1892, p. 322.
