San Benito in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of San Benito

Photographed by James Hulse, April 18, 2023

1. First Presbyterian Church of San Benito Marker

Inscription. This church was organized in 1910, three years after the founding of San Benito. The first building, a frame structure completed in 1911, served the congregation until a hurricane destroyed it in 1933. The following year, this building was constructed. Funded in part by a federal government loan, it was known as America's first Public Works Administration church. The structure's Mission Revival style features arched gable parapets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1847.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 26° 8.087′ N, 97° 37.649′ W. Marker is in San Benito, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of North Reagan Street and East Frances Street, on the right when traveling north on North Reagan Street. The marker is located on the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 566 North Reagan Street, San Benito TX 78586, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: All Saints' Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The A.C. Purvis House

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(about 500 feet away); Home of Col. Sam Robertson (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church of San Benito (about 700 feet away); San Benito Post Office (about 700 feet away); Historic U.S. Post Office (about 800 feet away); Spiderweb Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); City of San Benito (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Benito.

Also see . . . San Benito, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 18, 2023

2. The entrance to the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito and Marker

The view of the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 18, 2023

3. The view of the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.