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
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker is at the intersection of North Virginia Street (Farm to Market Road 1090) and Stanley Lester Street
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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 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.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
2. The First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca and Marker
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 123 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
