Once upon a time Presbyterian churches provided residences for their pastors. The home was known as the manse. Today the pastors get a living allowance instead and choose their own homes.
This brick building on Earl Garrett between Jefferson and North streets served as the manse for the First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville for almost 50 years. It was erected in 1931. The following item appeared in the Kerrville Times of June 18, 1931.
Work to Begin Soon On Presbyterian Manse
The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church voted last Sunday to award the contact for the building of the new manse to W. W. Miller & Son for the general contract and the plumbing and heating contract to W. B. Brown Co. Although the contracts have not been signed by the Building Committee, it is assumed that the contracts will go to these two firms as the low bidders.
The manse is to face Earl Garrett and will be of brick finish. Nine rooms, three bathrooms, and sleeping porches are provided.
Work will begin within a few days. ... A. W. Malin is the architect.
The old manse is to be rearranged for class use of the Sunday School department.
The manse ceased serving as the home of the pastor in 1979. Rev. Neil Weatherhogg was the last pastor to live in the house. It was incorporated into and attached to the church building in 1981.
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