Elgin in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Elgin
Photographed By James Hulse, August 31, 2022
1. First Presbyterian Church of Elgin Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church of Elgin. . The town of Elgin was founded in 1872 along the route of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. By 1881 a Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized by the Rev. A.J. Adkisson and 10 charter members. The congregation met in local churches and the schoolhouse until 1886 when they purchased property and built a frame church and manse. The first full-time pastor, the Rev. S.A. Comer, was called in 1908, and in 1909 a red brick and wood church building was erected. The church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1981 and remains an integral part of the community.
The town of Elgin was founded in 1872 along the route of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. By 1881 a Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized by the Rev. A.J. Adkisson and 10 charter members. The congregation met in local churches and the schoolhouse until 1886 when they purchased property and built a frame church and manse. The first full-time pastor, the Rev. S.A. Comer, was called in 1908, and in 1909 a red brick and wood church building was erected. The church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1981 and remains an integral part of the community.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9189.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 30° 21.023′ N, 97° 22.355′ W. Marker is in Elgin, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of North Avenue C and Lexington Road, on the right when traveling north on North Avenue C. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 North Avenue C, Elgin TX 78621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. I.B. Nofsinger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elgin Methodist Church (about 300 feet
2. The First Presbyterian Church of Elgin and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 31, 2022
3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church of Elgin and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
