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.
First Presbyterian Church of Granbury
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First Presbyterian Church of Granbury is a historical marker in Granbury, Hood County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Hood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4442, -97.7901 near Granbury. The nearest cataloged historic site is Holderness-Aiken House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Dr. William and Eunice Walker House, Daniel-Harris Home, and Thrash-Landers-Hiner House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5221001837. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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