First Presbyterian Church
Beech and Barton, Calvert, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1868
EST. 1868
1868
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at First Presbyterian Church.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About First Presbyterian Church
This Cumberland Presbyterian church building was constructed before the Civil War at Sterling, on land owned by Robert Calvert, a Texas legislator descended from Lord Baltimore, using imported glass and materials from his plantation. Calvert's heirs donated the building to the congregation. It was moved to Calvert in 1868, remodeled in 1877, and relocated to this site in 1913.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at First Presbyterian Church
Built at Sterling before Civil War, on land of Judge Robert Calvert, Texas legislator and descendant of Lord Baltimore (Maryland colonizer). Leaded glass in windows was imported. Other materials and labor were from Calvert's plantation. Calvert's heirs gave building to the church - then Cumberland Presbyterian. It was moved to Calvert 1868, remodeled 1877. Placed at this site in 1913. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5395010923
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