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

First Presbyterian Church

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: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 31° 45.77′ N, 95° 37.758′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Palestine High School and Luckett Kolstad Field (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church Palestine, Texas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of McKnight Plaza (about 500 feet away); Don Hastings (about 500 feet away); Old Town (about 500 feet away); Palestine Fire Department (about 600 feet away);

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Palestine Post Office and Federal Building (about 600 feet away); St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

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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 228 times since then and 28 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.