Brentwood in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 7, 2007
1. First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin Marker
In 1853, missionary Rev. E.B. Crisman formally organized the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Austin. Members met in a frame building at 7th and Lavaca streets until 1892, when they replaced it with a stone structure. In 1906, a dispute over a church merger that led all the way to the Texas Supreme Court forced the Cumberland members to move and turn their building over to the Presbyterian USA Church. Eight years later, through elder R.M. Castleman, the congregation was able to buy back its building. Around 1950, members built a new sanctuary at this location. The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin celebrated its 150th year in 2003.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13106.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 20.368′ N, 97° 43.627′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Brentwood. Marker is on Woodrow Avenue near Dwyce Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6800 Woodrow Avenue, Austin TX 78757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Quarry Site (approx. one mile away); Davis Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. John Orphanage and Industrial Institute
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 7, 2007
2. First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin and Marker
The marker is to the left of the wooden door seen in the background in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2020, by Susan Burneson of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
