First Presbyterian Church, Galveston

Name: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 1903 Church St, Galveston, 77550, United States
Telephone: +1 409-762-8638

#19 among attractions in Galveston

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First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building at 1903 Church Street in Galveston, Texas. The Presbyterian congregation was organized in 1840 with the assistance of missionaries from the United States, and it met in a wooden church building from 1843 to 1872, the first church building in Galveston. The current Romanesque building was constructed in 1872 and is considered one of the best examples of Norman architecture in the region. It was designed by Nicholas J. Clayton, a prominent early Texas architect. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Currently, the congregation is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the Synod of the Sun, and of New Covenant Presbytery. ()

Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 29°18'16"N, 94°47'20"W

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1903 Church StDowntown GalvestonGalveston 77550 United States

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+1 409-762-8638

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First Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Bishop's Palace, Texas Building, Ashton Villa.

1.2 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston
32 min walk • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier stands as an iconic amusement park in the heart of Galveston, Texas. This coastal landmark, stretching over the Gulf of Mexico, offers an exhilarating mix of rides, games, and attractions for visitors of all ages.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Bishop's Palace, Galveston
11 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas.
~1230 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Texas Building, Galveston
6 min walk • The E.S. Levy Building, also known as the National Hotel Building is a historic structure in Galveston, Texas. Originally the Tremont Opera house, some of the walls were retained when it was re-designed as the E.S. Levy department store in 1896. It was built for E.S. Levy & Co. and Ed S. Levy.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ashton Villa, Galveston
10 min walk • Ashton Villa is a fully restored, historic home located on the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, United States. Constructed in 1859, it was one of the first brick structures in Texas.
~1460 ftW
Museum
City National Bank, Galveston
8 min walk • The City National Bank was a bank, and the name of the historic building in Galveston, Texas, USA and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places NRHP. The bank was founded in December 1907 by William Lewis Moody Jr. and the building was completed in 1920.
0.4 miNW
A 19th-century ship and maritime museum
Elissa Ship, Galveston
12 min walk • The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is based in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Moody Mansion, Galveston
15 min walk • The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895.
0.4 miNW
Park
Saengerfest Park, Galveston
11 min walk • Saengerfest Park is a small square park located on the corner of Tremont St and Strand St in the Strand Historic District of Galveston, Texas. The location includes a trolley stop, with a Fuddrucker's and a Yaga's Cafe nearby. It was created in the early 1990s by George and Cynthia Mitchell.
~690 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Opera
Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston
4 min walk • The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas is currently operated as a not-for-profit performing arts theatre. The Romanesque Revival style Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston
13 min walk • The Texas Heroes Monument is located in Galveston, Texas, and was commissioned by Henry Rosenberg to commemorate the brave people who fought during the Texas Revolution.
~500 ftW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Galveston
3 min walk • St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, is a Roman Catholic place of worship situated in Galveston, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Galveston (3 min walk), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, Galveston (4 min walk), Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston (4 min walk), City National Bank, Galveston (8 min walk).

How to get to First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Presbyterian Church:

Bus

14th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (20 min walk)
10th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (22 min walk)