Leander in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Leander Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 26, 2017
1. Leander Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized in 1857 by the Rev. R. M. Overstreet, this church was originally known as Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was located in the town of Bagdad. When the new railroad bypassed Bagdad in 1882 and the town of Leander was founded on the rail line, the church members voted to move their congregation to the new town. A church building was erected in 1884, on land belonging to church member Sarah J. Walker, who deeded the property to church trustees in 1895. Many descendants of early members remain active in the life of the church.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9261.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 30° 34.671′ N, 97° 51.363′ W. Marker is in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on Ranch to Market Road 274 near W South Street (Route 2243). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N West Dr, Leander TX 78646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leander United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Webster Massacre (approx. ¼ mile away); Leander (approx. ¼ mile away); Leanderthal Lady (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Also see . . .
1. Leander Presbyterian Church. Wiliamson County Texas history (Submitted on January 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Leander Presbyterian Church celebrates 160 years. CI Morning Impact Newspaper website entry (2017) (Submitted on January 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 26, 2017
2. Leander Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,235 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on March 1, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
