Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.

Organized Nov. 21, 1867, in the Presbytery of Brazos by the Rev. J.H. Hutchinson, this apparently was the second denominational group in Bryan. In 1871, members themselves built their first sanctuary at Washington and 29th Streets. This effort was praised by Synod as "the way to build a church".

A new brick structure was erected at the old site in 1906. At present site, first services were held in educational wing, June 1958. Present sanctuary was completed in 1966. In its first century, congregation was served by seventeen ministers.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8681.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1958.

Location. 30° 39.697′ N, 96° 21.814′ W. Marker is in Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. Marker is at the intersection of East 31st Street and South Gordon Street on East 31st Street. The marker is located at entrance to the church on 31st street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan TX 77802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Women’s Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Joseph School

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Odd Fellows University and Orphans Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); The CW&BV and I&GN Railroads in Bryan (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brazos County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Courthouse Cedar (approx. 0.9 miles away); Town Named for William Joel Bryan (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryan.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

The view of First Presbyterian Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021

3. The view of First Presbyterian Church and Marker from the street

A view of the First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021

4. A view of the First Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.