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
"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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
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); Anderson-Thompson House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. First Cabin in Greenwood (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 7, 2013
2. First Presbyterian Church of Southport Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 7, 2013
3. First Presbyterian Church of Southport Marker
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 772 times since then and 39 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.
