Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Presbyterian Church
of Gonzales
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018
1. The Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
The Presbyterian Church. of Gonzales. On February 29, 1852, the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales was constituted with eight charter members, led by the Rev. Joel T. Case. The Rev. John McRae served as the first permanent pastor and the congregation held worship services once a month in the local Baptist church. In 1875, the Presbyterian church completed its own building, and six years later, members established the first Sunday school with 62 pupils and 13 teachers. A new worship facility, completed in 1925, replaced the 1875 building, and the congregation has expanded its facilities since that time to meet the needs of the congregation's activities.
On February 29, 1852, the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales was constituted with eight charter members, led by the Rev. Joel T. Case. The Rev. John McRae served as the first permanent pastor and the congregation held worship services once a month in the local Baptist church. In 1875, the Presbyterian church completed its own building, and six years later, members established the first Sunday school with 62 pupils and 13 teachers. A new worship facility, completed in 1925, replaced the 1875 building, and the congregation has expanded its facilities since that time to meet the needs of the congregation's activities.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12612.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 1852.
Location. 29° 30.025′ N, 97° 27.117′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east on St. Louis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 St Louis Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Military Plaza (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Courthouse
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018
2. Gonzales Presbyterian Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
