First Presbyterian Church Huntsville - Our History

The First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, Texas has a very long and colorful history dating back to 1848.  This history has been researched and recorded in a publication by Dr. Ronald D. Johnson.

A great debt of thanks is owed to Ron Johnson.  Journeys to far off places; untold hours of research, study and writing,  have all gone into this volume of work. Collecting and organizing the data for writing this history were certainly made easier by the efforts of those who had written historical sketches previously and other volumes of historical information.  Mr. Jack Embrey, Dr. H.F. Estill,  Col. A. T. McKinney,  Col. William J. Blythe, Sr., Mr. Norman Peerce have all made historical contributions in the past that Ron was able to use in the preparation of this book

It was for Ron Johnson a labor of love, but, for our Church it is a significant stone to set along the path on which those who come after may trod. Though this chapter may close, the story does not.  We have brought the faith this far and there are those among us who will carry it on.  God awaits in the future for those yet unborn who will themselves nurture what we leave.  It is to them that this work is truly given, and it is in their anticipation that we pray God’s richest blessings. 

We will not include the entire publication on the internet; but, below are some of the topics that will be discussed.  You can click on each of the links below to view the contents of those chapters.

1. First Presbyterian Church Huntsville’s Beginning.

2. The Church And Austin College

3. Church Property And Buildings

4. Texas Historical Marker - Purchase Of Lot In 1997

(The "History" pages will continue to be updated!  More "History" in the making)

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