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First Presbyterian Church of Granbury

Granbury, Hood County

Marker Text

Presbyterians held services in this locality in the 1850's and organized this church in 1879, only a few years after Granbury was founded. Charter members included the Bowdens, Carmichaels, Doyles, Gastons, Greens, Kens, Lyles, Mrs. Eliza Nunn and Mrs. Hattie D. Peveler. The congregation built this sanctuary in 1895-96. Style is modified gothic, with 3-story belfry and steeple. A stained glass window was added in 1964.

Marker Details

Address 309 W. Bridge St.
Location Description
Marker # 1837
Dedicated 1974
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code eccesiastical buildings; Presbyterian denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style); churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.442496, -97.790077

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