San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2021
1. An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas Marker
Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members:
James, Isabella, Joseph and
Martha Sharp
H. G. Peggy, James and
Elam Alexander
John, Synta and Amanda Polk
Robert and Margaret Tibbets
Elizabeth Erwing
Mary McEiver
Polly Nicholson
Elizabeth Dunham
Catherine Dart
Adeline Stodart
Ann McKnight
Jack and Hanna Sharp (colored).
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7600.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1838.
Location. 31° 31.884′ N, 94° 6.484′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. Marker is on East Livingston Street west of North Congress Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 E Livingston Street, San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Augustine City Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The "Red Lander" Office (about 600 feet away); Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2021
2. An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas Marker
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
3. An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
