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Texana Presbyterian Church

Edna, Jackson County

Marker Text

The earliest Presbyterian church in Jackson County, the Texana congregation was formed in 1855 under the leadership of John Adams Brackenridge. The fellowship was established in Texana (8 miles SE), now a ghost town, but once the county seat and a thriving riverport. In 1859 the members constructed this frame sanctuary. It was moved to Edna in 1884, two years after the town was founded along the New York, Texas & Mexican Railroad. Later used as a warehouse, it now serves as a reminder of the pioneer area settlers of ante bellum Texas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Marker Details

Address 803 Brackenridge Parkway
Location Description Texana community, Brackenridge Recreation Complex. Church was built in Texana, moved to Edna in 1884, and moved back to Texana in 2001.
Marker # 5238
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Presbyterian denomination
Latitude, Longitude 28.943407, -96.53932

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