Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca Marker

Inscription. Legend has it that the area's first Presbyterian Church service was held in a local saloon in 1848. Eleven charter members soon began meeting with the Rev. A. Stephen F. Cocke in a warehouse also shared by the Methodist congregation and the school. A church building was erected on land purchased in 1849; the structure was destroyed in the 1886 storm. The group disbanded in 1903 and was reorganized with the Rev. M.W. Doggett in 1909. In 1956, dedication ceremonies were held for a modern facility in a new location. With a membership of 132 in 1997, the First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca continues to be active in worship and in community and missionary outreach.

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1249.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 28° 37.395′ N, 96° 38.042′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of North Virginia Street (Farm to Market Road 1090) and Stanley Lester Street, on the right when traveling south on North Virginia Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca (approx. 0.3

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miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Alsatian Immigration through Lavaca Bay (approx. half a mile away); Ranger Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beach Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Calhoun County Participation During World War II (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca and Marker

The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.