Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Granbury

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. First Presbyterian Church of Granbury Marker

Inscription. Presbyterians held services in this locality in the 1850's and organized this church in 1879, only a few years after Granbury was founded. Charter members included the Bowdens, Carmichaels, Doyles, Gastons, Greens, Kens, Lyles, Mrs. Eliza Nunn and Mrs. Hattie D. Peveler. The congregation built this sanctuary in 1895-96. Style is modified gothic, with 3-story belfry and steeple. A stained glass window was added in 1964.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1837.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 32° 26.586′ N, 97° 47.414′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of West Bridge Street and North Travis Street, on the left when traveling west on West Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 West Bridge Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan

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Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. William and Eunice Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thrash-Landers-Hiner House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. A. Hannaford House (about 800 feet away); Baker-Doyle Building (about 800 feet away); E. A. Hannaford Building (about 800 feet away); Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building (about 800 feet away); J.D. and Georgia Brown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. First Presbyterian Church of Granbury and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.