San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. In 1848, Presbyterian settlers met in log courthouse to hear sermons by the Rev. Nathaniel P. Charlot, teacher of area's first Sunday School. In 1853, circuit rider Humphrey W. Rogers and Mr. Charlot organized this church. The Rev. J.H. Zivley (1824-1905), also a circuit rider, from Austin, became first regular pastor in 1854.

Original church building, at Austin (now LBJ) and Colorado, was erected 1872. Second, at present site, was occupied on Sept. 16, 1897. Present structure, built in 1952, was dedicated on the 100th anniversary, in October 1953.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10273.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1953.

Location. 29° 53.018′ N, 97° 56.772′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of West Hutchison Street and Mary Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hutchison Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 West

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Hutchison Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Site of Coronal Institute (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Matthew Cape House (about 600 feet away); Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Goforth-Harris House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Founding of the First Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); 100 West Hopkins (approx. ¼ mile away); The Newton Gang (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

3. The front entrance to the First Presbyterian Church and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

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

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.