Churches in Hillsboro, Texas¶
This document provides a list of notable churches in Hillsboro, the county seat of Hill County, known for its historic courthouse and Victorian architecture.
Baptist¶
- First Baptist Church of Hillsboro
- Denomination: Baptist
- Pastor: Daniel J. Tanguma
- Address: 300 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- History: Organized in 1874, this church has a rich history and a Texas Historical Marker. It has been a cornerstone of the Hillsboro community for over 150 years, with a strong tradition of missions, community service, and a notable music ministry that includes a historic pipe organ.
- Source: hillsborofbc.org
Methodist¶
- First United Methodist Church of Hillsboro
- Denomination: Methodist
- Pastor: (Not currently verified — see church website for current leadership)
- Address: 315 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- History: As the oldest congregation in Hillsboro, FUMC was organized by a circuit rider in 1856. After a fire destroyed a previous building, the current church was rebuilt in 1929, a testimony to the congregation's enduring faith. The church has a long history of serving the community and offers both traditional and contemporary worship services.
- Source: hillsborofmc.com
Catholic¶
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
- Denomination: Catholic
- Pastor: Rev. Nghia Nguyen
- Address: 107 Crestridge Dr, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- History: The Catholic community in Hillsboro dates back to the 1880s, with the first church, St. Helen's, being built in 1899. Today, Our Lady of Mercy serves the diverse Catholic population of Hill County with services in both English and Spanish, continuing a long tradition of faith in the area.
- Source: ourladyofmercyhillsboro.org
Presbyterian¶
- First Presbyterian Church
- Denomination: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
- Pastor: Jo Ramsey
- Address: 301 Old Brandon Rd, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- History: With a history stretching back to the 1870s, First Presbyterian Church has a rich and complex heritage formed from the union of several earlier Presbyterian congregations. The church's mission is "To Respond to Needs So that God's Love is Shared," and it continues to be an active presence in the Hillsboro community.
- Source: fpchillsboro.org