First Presbyterian Church
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N 28° 53.271 W 097° 53.849
14R E 607504 N 3196060
This medallion and plate marker is mounted just to the right of the front door of this church in Karnes City. It faces E. Mayfield St.
Waymark Code: WM16HBF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2022
Views: 4
Marker erected by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee.
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry First Presbyterian Church
City Karnes City
County Karnes
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 607486
UTM Northing 3196071
Subject Codes eccesiastical buildings; Presbyterian denomination; churches
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Private Property No
Marker Location 405 E. Mayfield, Karnes City
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Marker Number: 1815
Marker Text:
Karnes City's first edifice built for Protestant worship. Housed congregation originating in 1894 as a mission under the care of Helena Presbyterians, and organized as a church with 14 members in 1895 by The Rev. H. R. Laird, evangelist of the Western Texas Presbytery. Church building was completed in June 1901. Congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
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