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
An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas
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An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in San Augustine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 161 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5314, -94.1081 near San Augustine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Memorial Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include San Augustine City Cemetery, Site of the "Red Lander" Office, and Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007600. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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