Location of the First Presbyterian Church in Texas - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Racial segregation is reflected in this centennial historical monument located at the site of the first Presbyterian Church in Texas, even as it acknowledges the charter membership of two black members, whose surnames were not recorded. The monument is located along Spur 85 south of SH 21 in San Augustine County.

Marker Number: 17388 Marker Text: Location of THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Texas Organized June 2, 1838 by REV. HUGH WILSON, D.D. --- Charter members Mr. and Mrs. J. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hibbits Mrs. Erwing Mrs. M. McEiver Mrs. P. Nicholson Mrs. E. Dunham Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Alexander Mr. J. Alexander Mr. E. Alexander Mrs. C. B. Dart Mrs. A. E. Stodart Mrs. A. McKnight Mr. and Mrs. J. Polk Miss A. Polk Jack and Hannah (colored) --- This Memorial erected by Synod of Texas, 1936

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