Details for Texana Presbyterian Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5239005238

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Marker Number 5238
Atlas Number 5239005238
Marker Title Texana Presbyterian Church
Index Entry Texana Presbyterian Church
Address 803 Brackenridge Parkway
City Edna
County Jackson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 739840
UTM Northing 3204209
Subject Codes eccesiastical buildings; churches; Presbyterian denomination
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Texana community, Brackenridge Recreation Complex. Church was built in Texana, moved to Edna in 1884, and moved back to Texana in 2001.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The earliest Presbyterian church in Jackson County, the Texana congregation was formed in 1855 under the leadership of John Adams Brackenridge. The fellowship was established in Texana (8 miles SE), now a ghost town, but once the county seat and a thriving riverport. In 1859 the members constructed this frame sanctuary. It was moved to Edna in 1884, two years after the town was founded along the New York, Texas & Mexican Railroad. Later used as a warehouse, it now serves as a reminder of the pioneer area settlers of ante bellum Texas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

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Texana Presbyterian Church (RTHL)
Texana Presbyterian Church (RTHL)

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