Karnes City in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Karnes City's first edifice built for Protestant worship. Housed congregation originating in 1894 as a mission under the care of Helena Presbyterians, and organized as a church with 14 members in 1895 by the Rev. H.R. Laird, evangelist of the western Texas Presbytery. Church building was completed in June 1901. Congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1815.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1901.

Location. 28° 53.274′ N, 97° 53.853′ W. Marker is in Karnes City, Texas, in Karnes County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mayfield Street and North Esplanade Street on East Mayfield Street. The marker is located on the south side entrance of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 East Mayfield Street, Karnes City TX 78118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Karnes City (approx. ¼ mile away); Karnes City

The front entrance to the First Presbyterian Church with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022

2. The front entrance to the First Presbyterian Church with Marker

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Karnes County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Karnes County (approx. 0.3 miles away); 7.7 cm German Feldkanone 16 (built 1918) (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph's School (approx. 4.8 miles away); Immaculate Conception Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Town of Panna Maria (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Karnes City.

The view of the First Presbyterian Church and Marker from the side street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022

3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church and Marker from the side street

The view of the First Presbyterian Church from the intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022

4. The view of the First Presbyterian Church from the intersection

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.