Organized Nov. 3, 1849, with 18 charter members, by the great pioneer leaders, Revs. Daniel Baker and John May Becton, home missionaries. This Gothic building of handmade brick was erected in 1888; enlarged since by two additions. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Palestine, Anderson County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 115 historical markers documented in Anderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 229 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7628, -95.6293 near Palestine. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Palestine Post Office and Federal Building, Site of McKnight Plaza, and Gatewood-Shelton Gin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5001008751. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

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