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An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas

San Augustine, San Augustine County

Marker Text

Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw School House by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members: James, Isabella, Joseph and Martha Sharp; H. G. Peggy, James and Elam Alexander; John, Synta and Amanda Polk; Robert and Margaret Tibbets; Elizabeth Erwing; Mary McEiver; Polly Nicholson, Elizabeth Dunham, Catherine Dart, Adeline Stodart; Ann McKnight; and Jack and Hanna Sharp (colored). Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 205 E. Livingston St.
Location Description Memorial Presbyterian Church, NW corner E. Livingston and N. Congress streets
Marker # 7600
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.531402, -94.10806

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