Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. On October 21, 1860, the Rev. Levi Tenney established a Presbyterian congregation in Belton with eight founding members. After meeting in several locations during its early years, property was purchased west of the intersection of Second Ave. and North Pearl St. for the construction of a church building in 1879. The church relocated in 1905-1906 to a site on North Main, and in 1964 to the intersection of Church and Greenbriar. In addition to supporting Presbyterian missions and programs, members have contributed to community projects such as the Helping Hands Ministry and Meals on Wheels. First Presbyterian today continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the Belton community. 175 Years of Texas Independence ★ 1836-2011

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16872.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1860.

Location. 31° 4.758′ N, 97° 27.655′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of North Church Street and Greenbriar Street, on the left when traveling

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north on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2500 North Church Street, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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: Norman Austin (approx. half a mile away); Jeff Hamilton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Distinguished Texan Robert Emmet Bledsoe Baylor (approx. 0.9 miles away); Luther Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Curtis Mansion (approx. 0.9 miles away); Home of Capt. A.J. Harris (approx. 0.9 miles away); A Memorial to Civil War Education in Texas (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named The Curtis Mansion (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

First Presbyterian Church and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

2. First Presbyterian Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.