Lockhart in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 8, 2015
1. First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart. . In 1849, Rev. N.P. Charlot appointed D.M. Morris and Col. John T. Storey as elders of First Presbyterian Church, which organized with ten members. Early services were held in members’ homes and the Masonic hall before church elders bought this site in 1854. A concrete church building was completed the next year. An 1879 cyclone destroyed that building, replaced by another in 1880 and the current sanctuary in 1914. Long-serving pastors include R.A. McCurdy (1911-23) and Dr. Samuel L. Joekel (1930-54). The Presbyterian Life Center hosts church events and community activities. Today, one of the oldest churches in the city continues to aid its neighbors and the world through service and outreach. ,
175 years of Texas Independence ★ 1836 - 2011.
In 1849, Rev. N.P. Charlot appointed D.M. Morris and Col. John T. Storey as elders of First Presbyterian Church, which organized with ten members. Early services were held in members’ homes and the Masonic hall before church elders bought this site in 1854. A concrete church building was completed the next year. An 1879 cyclone destroyed that building, replaced by another in 1880 and the current sanctuary in 1914. Long-serving pastors include R.A. McCurdy (1911-23) and Dr. Samuel L. Joekel (1930-54). The Presbyterian Life Center hosts church events and community activities. Today, one of the oldest churches in the city continues to aid its neighbors and the world through service and outreach.
175 years of Texas Independence ★ 1836 - 2011
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16772.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 29° 53.129′ N, 97° 40.285′ W. Marker is in Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell County. Marker is on N. Commerce Street south of E. Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockhart TX 78644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Marker next to the First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 8, 2015
3. First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart
View to east across N. Commerce Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
