Alvin in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Alvin
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
1. First Presbyterian Church of Alvin Marker
The history of this congregation can be traced to 1890. Many families moved to Alvin at that time to take advantage of economic opportunities offered by the surrounding agricultural development. Among the new citizens were a number of Presbyterians. Led by the Rev. Robert Hamilton Byers, Home Mission Secretary of the Brazos Presbytery based in Houston, they conducted worship services in the local Methodist church and joined with their Methodist neighbors to operate a Union Sunday School.
Soon the Presbyterian group was large enough to establish its own congregation. On June 14, 1892, with the help of the Rev. Dr. Byers and the Rev. W. N. Scott, the First Presbyterian Church of Alvin was officially organized with sixteen charter members, two ruling elders, and two deacons. Two years later the congregation acquired land at this site and built its first sanctuary. The 1894 building continued to serve the congregation until 1960, when it was replaced by a larger structure.
Throughout its history, the First Presbyterian Church has served the community of Alvin with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9562.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures
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Location. 29° 25.273′ N, 95° 15.087′ W. Marker is in Alvin, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is at the intersection of West Lang Street and South Beauregard Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lang Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alvin TX 77511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Birchfield - McCown House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cummings - Smith House (approx. Ό mile away); Nolan Ryan (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Methodist Church of Alvin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Confederate Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Drilling For Oil (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alvin.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Vicinity of Oyster Creek and Chocolate Bayou (was approx. 6.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
2. First Presbyterian Church of Alvin Marker
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
3. First Presbyterian Church of Alvin sign
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
4. First Presbyterian Church of Alvin
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
