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

First Christian Church of San Marcos

Photographed by James Hulse, October 14, 2022

1. First Christian Church of San Marcos Marker

Inscription. Formed by the Rev. Henry Thomas in 1853 with only two members, this congregation had grown to fifty members by 1856. After the Civil War, it was reactivated by the Rev. W.H.D. Carrington of Austin. The present church building was constructed in 1893, when some members withdrew because of doctrinal conflicts. Designed by architect Edward Northcraft (1833-1919), it was erected on land donated by banker Edwin J.L. Green (1841-1924). Membership increased after a revival led by evangelist J.B. Boen in 1895, and a new sanctuary was added in 1910. In 1975, the fellowship included about 125 families.

2nd Plaque
A portion of the 1893 building was destroyed by fire in 1984. This site was acquired in 1985 and a new stone building was dedicated December 4, 1988.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10269.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1988.

Location. 29° 54.373′ N, 97° 59.884′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is on Ranch to Market Road 12 0.4 miles west of Academy Oaks

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Drive, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in front of the church by the highway and parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3105 Ranch Road 12, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peter Cavanaugh Woods (approx. 2.8 miles away); Cemetery Chapel (approx. 2.8 miles away); San Marcos Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named San Marcos Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); San Marcos Cemetery Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Wonder Cave (approx. 3.2 miles away); James Lafayette and Eliza Pitts Malone House (approx. 3.3 miles away);

The First Christian Church of San Marcos and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 14, 2022

2. The First Christian Church of San Marcos and Marker

Belvin Street Historic District (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

The view of the First Christian Church of San Marcos and Marker from the church parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 14, 2022

3. The view of the First Christian Church of San Marcos and Marker from the church parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.