Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Rockport

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

1. First Presbyterian Church of Rockport Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its history to 1869. Although deactivated in 1879, it was reorganized with twenty charter members in 1889. The members met in facilities provided by other churches until their first house of worship was completed at Market and S. Magnolia Streets about 1906-07. After surviving several hurricanes, the church moved to this site in 1949. An integral part of local history for over a century, First Presbyterian Church counts among its members many community leaders and descendants of its founding families.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1846.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 28° 1.678′ N, 97° 3.142′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of North Live Oak Street and East Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on North Live Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 N Live Oak St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the American 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: Rockport School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bracht House (about 500 feet away); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

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(about 500 feet away); Wood-Jackson House (about 600 feet away); Aransas County (about 700 feet away); Letter from the Alamo (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joe A. and Bertha Harper House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Also see . . . First Presbyterian Church of Rockport, Texas. (Submitted on March 18, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

March 16, 2012

2. First Presbyterian Church of Rockport Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.