Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
The Rev. William Mumford Baker presided over this congregation’s organization in 1854 at the Round Rock home of Richard and Mary Agnes (Cooper) Sansom. By 1856, the church was meeting in Georgetown, where C.A.D. Clamp deeded a site (at 4th and Myrtle Streets) for a sanctuary and one of the town’s first schools. In 1866, following the Civil War, the membership split into separate Northern and Southern congregations. The division continued into the 1890s, when the northern church disbanded and sold the present building to the southern congregation. Georgetown Presbyterians have met in this building since 1873. The northern and southern denominations reunited in 1983 as Presbyterian Church (USA).
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12517.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 30° 38.233′ N, 97° 40.56′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on South Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 S Church St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shafer Saddlery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Williamson County Sun (about 300 feet away);
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Keith Peterson
3. First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
