Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Presbyterians first worshipped in Marianna, Florida in 1835. The First Presbyterian Church in Marianna was established by nine women and one man, Bryan Erwin, the first ruling elder. It is recorded that Mr. Erwin came to Jackson County from Scotland Neque, North Carolina.

The first structure was a wood framed sanctuary built in 1840 one block north of this location on the SE corner of Jefferson and Broad Streets. The second structure was built on this site in 1898 and was dismantled to make way for the grey brick sanctuary built in 1923. In 1950 the educational building was added.

This marker, dedicated to the glory of God in May 1986, was a gift through the women of The Church of Marianna. The marker stands in recognition of 150 years of faithful service and rich heritage, a monument to the communion of the saints who have served their Lord through this church.
1835-1985

Erected 1986 by The Women of the Church of Marianna.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1986.

Location. 30° 46.549′ N, 85° 13.602′ W. Marker

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is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street (State Road 166) and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2898 Jefferson Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dekle-Brunner House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Marianna (about 700 feet away); The Woman's Club (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial (about 700 feet away); Jackson County

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013

2. First Presbyterian Church

(about 700 feet away); Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 800 feet away); Jackson County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on May 24, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.