Homecroft in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Presbyterian Church of Southport

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 7, 2013

1. First Presbyterian Church of Southport Marker

Inscription.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations ...." (Matthew 28:19)

In recognition of its 150th year as a worshipping congregation, this sign marks the original location of the First Presbyterian Church of Southport, established March 30, 1833. Originally known as New Providence, the founding congregation met at this site in a log cabin called the "Old Mud Schoolhouse." This marker is dedicated to the glory of God in 1983, the congregation's sesquicentennial year. The past is prologue to the future.

Erected 1983 by The Sesquicentennial Committee. (Marker Number 49.1983.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1827.

Location. 39° 40.385′ N, 86° 6.667′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Homecroft. Marker is on McFarland Road north of E. Banta Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mary Bryan, Pioneer Woman (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sarah T. Bolton (approx. 3.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); First Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); German Greenhouses and Truck Gardens (approx. 3.9 miles away); James T. and Laura Polk Community House (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Birthplace of Banking in Greenwood (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 7, 2013

2. First Presbyterian Church of Southport Marker

View to the south along McFarland Road

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 7, 2013

3. First Presbyterian Church of Southport Marker

View to the north along McFarland Road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.