Augusta in Woodruff County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Augusta Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018
1. Augusta Presbyterian Church Marker
The church was organized in 1861, by its first
pastor, Rev. S.W. Davies. The foundation was
apparently laid in 1861. It was completed in
1871. Woodrow Wilson, as a youth, worshiped
here while his brother-in- law, Rev. A.R. Kennedy.
was pastor, (1877-1881). The church closed in
1971, was deeded to the city in 1972 and leased
to the Augusta Improvement Club in 1985. The
club completed its restoration in 1998. The
organ, pulpit, pews and bell are original. On Oct. 16, 1986. the U.S. Department of Interior placed it on
The National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1998 by the Augusta Sesquicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 35° 17.191′ N, 91° 21.915′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Arkansas, in Woodruff County. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street (Business U.S. 64) and Walnut
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018
2. The Augusta Presbyterian Church
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woodruff County Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Woodruff County War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodruff County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Chickasaw Crossing (approx. ¼ mile away); Augusta Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); City of Augusta (approx. ¼ mile away); "It Was a Hard Little Fight" (approx. 4.9 miles away); Action at Fitzhugh's Woods (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Augusta Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on April 20, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
