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

First Presbyterian Church

1927

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1927 by the Kelwood Company, the Gothic Revival style church features Gothic arches and windows, an irregularly arranged tower and bays. The church's bell was donated in 1876 by Captain Richard King who married Henrietta, Rev. Hiram Chamberlain's daughter. The bell was transported from the old church before it was razed.

Spanish:
Construida en 1927 por la 'Kelwood Company,' la iglesia en el estilo neogótico tiene arcos y ventanas góticas, una torre irregular y naves laterales. La campana fue donada en 1876 por el Capitan Richard King, quien se casó con Henrietta, la hija del Rev. Hiram Chamberlain. La campana fue trasladada antes de que la iglesia vieja fuera arrasada.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Brownsville Heritage Complex, Preserve America and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 25° 54.561′ N, 97° 30.425′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County

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. It is at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) and Palm Blvd, on the left when traveling west on West Elizabeth Street. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 435 Palm Blvd, Brownsville TX 78521, 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: A different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Brownsville High School (a few steps from this marker); Manautou Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Manautou House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Manautou House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brownsville High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church of the Advent (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The First Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The First Presbyterian Church and Marker

The marker is located below the church bell tower at the ground level.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.