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Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

First Presbyterian Church

 
 
First Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription. Organized Nov. 3, 1849, with 18 charter members, by the great pioneer leaders, Revs. Daniel Baker and John May Becton, home missionaries. This Gothic building of handmade brick was erected in 1888; enlarged since by two additions.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

 
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8751.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
 
Location. 31° 45.77′ N, 95° 37.758′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is on Avenue A near East Oak Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Avenue A, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of McKnight Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Hastings (about 500 feet away); Old Town (about 500 feet away); Palestine Fire Department (about 600 feet away); Kolstad Jewelers (about 700 feet away); Palestine Salt Works C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anderson County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
 
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First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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Apr. 26, 2024