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First Presbyterian Church

San Marcos, Hays County

Marker Text

In 1848, Presbyterian settlers met in log courthouse to hear sermons by the rev. Nathaniel P. Charlot, teacher of area's first Sunday School. In 1853, circuit rider Humphrey W. Rogers and Mr. Charlot organized this church. The Rev. J. H. Zivley (1824-1905), also a circuit rider, from Austin, became first regular pastor in 1854. Original church building, at Austin (now LBJ) and Colorado, was erected 1872. Second, at present site, was occupied on Sept. 16, 1897. Present structure, built in 1952, was dedicated on the 100th anniversary, in October 1953.

Marker Details

Address Hutchison and Mary
Location Description
Marker # 10273
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Presbyterian denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.883278, -97.94615

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