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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Military Plaza (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James W. Robinson

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(about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (about 300 feet away); Plaza (about 400 feet away); Andrew Ponton (about 400 feet away); Gonzales (about 400 feet away); Church Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Gonzales Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

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 360 times since then and 20 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.