First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville

Organized by the Presbytery of the Brazos in June 1848, the First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville began with one elder and ten members. Early worship services were held in the county courthouse, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the chapel of Austin College. Property at the corner of Thirteenth Street and Avenue K was purchased in 1855, and the congregation's first sanctuary was erected that year under the leadership of The Rev. Daniel Baker. It continued to serve the congregation until a larger structure was built in 1898-1899. The growth of this church has paralleled the growth and development of Huntsville. Many of the city's civic leaders have been active in the congregation, which has also ministered to area college students through the years. Land at this site was purchased in 1955, and a sanctuary was completed the following year. An educational wing was soon added to fill the needs of the growing Sunday School, and a new sanctuary was built in 1974-75. Throughout its history, the First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville has maintained an active outreach program to its community.

First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville is a historical marker in Huntsville, Walker County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Walker County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 110 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.7163, -95.5604 near Huntsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church of Huntsville (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Austin College Building, Boettcher House, and Steamboat House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5471008451. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.