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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: The Womens Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church of Bryan/College Station
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Photographed by James Hulse, April 3, 2021
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 3, 2021
3. The view of First Presbyterian Church and Marker from the street
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 289 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
