Luling in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Luling

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2022

1. First Presbyterian Church of Luling Marker

Inscription. After surveying Luling townsite in 1874, the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad deeded land for several church sites. In 1877 the Rev. Philip H. Hensley led 14 persons in organizing the Luling Presbyterian Church. Built in 1882, during the pastorate of the Rev. A.H.P. McCurdy, this structure originally had one 28 x 48 room. In 1925 the spire and bell were removed during repairs. After major remodeling the Sunday school annex was added in 1955. The congregation reached in 1962 a membership peak of 92.

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9773.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 29° 40.782′ N, 97° 39.021′ W. Marker is in Luling, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of South Pecan Street and East Crockett Street, on the left when traveling south on South Pecan Street. The marker is located on left side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Pecan Street, Luling TX 78648, 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: Francis - Ainsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wright Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Episcopal Church of the Annunciation (about

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600 feet away); Welcome to Rafael Rios Park (about 600 feet away); City of Luling (about 700 feet away); James Raleigh Mackey (about 700 feet away); Robert "Skip" Rutherford (about 700 feet away); Sgt. James M. Logan (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luling.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2022

2. The First Presbyterian Church of Luling and Marker

The First Presbyterian Church of Luling image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2022

3. The First Presbyterian Church of Luling

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.