Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Founded 1876, with thirteen charter members, under the direction of Rev. H. B. Burr and Rev. R. H. Byers.
Edifice designed and built in 1886 by the ruling elder, Frank Morris. Annex constructed in 1952. Oldest church building in Giddings in continuous use.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8150.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 30° 10.912′ N, 96° 56.18′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of South Grimes Street and East Hempstead Street, on the right when traveling north on South Grimes Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 South Grimes Street, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. 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: Fletcher Home (within shouting distance of this marker); J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (about 300 feet away); Lee County
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
2. First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
