First Presbyterian Church - Brownsville TX
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PeterNoG
N 25° 54.562 W 097° 30.431
14R E 649522 N 2866498
This Presbyterian Church is the First Presbyterian Church on West Elizabeth Street at Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMKFJ2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2014
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~ combined from two historical markers at the church (visit link) (visit link) ~ This church, organized by The Rev. Hiram Chamberlain and 19 charter members in 1850, is Brownsville's oldest Presbyterian congregation. Services were held on a river boat and in several sanctuaries before this structure was built in 1927 either by the San Antonio Construction Company or by Kelwood Company.
A well-preserved example of a 20th Century Gothic Revival sanctuary, it features cast stone detailing, Gothic arches and windows, and irregularly arranged tower and bays. The church's bell was donated in 1876 by Captain Richard King who married Henrietta, Rev. Hiram Chamberlain's daughter. The bell was transported from the old church before it was razed.
Sunday Worship Service are at 11 am.