First Presbyterian Church - Lockhart, TX
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N 29° 53.136 W 097° 40.286
14R E 628289 N 3306850
Established 1849. One of the Oldest Presbyterian Churches in Texas. This current sanctuary, built in 1914, is the third one built on this site.
Waymark Code: WMX08A
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2017
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Marker Text:
In 1849, Rev. N. P. Charlot appointed D. M. Morris and Col. John T. Storey as elders of First Presbyterian Church, which organized with ten members. Early services were held in members’ homes and the Masonic hall before church elders bought this site in 1854. A concrete church building was completed the next year. An 1879 cyclone destroyed that building, replaced by another in 1880 and the current sanctuary in 1914. Long-serving pastors include R. A. McCurdy (1911-23) and Dr. Samuel L. Joekel (1930-54). The Presbyterian Life Center hosts church events and community activities. Today, one of the oldest churches in the city continues to aid its neighbors and the world through service and outreach.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1914
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:45 AM
Street address of Church:
120 N Commerce St.
Lockhart, TX USA
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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