Historic churches blend comfortably into the tree-lined landscape of San Augustine. And these historic churches can claim several firsts:
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| Antioch Church of Christ | ||
| William P. DeFee, who established the Antioch Church of Christ near San Augustine in 1836, was the first minister of the church to preach in Texas. | ||
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| Christ Church Episcopal | ||
| Organized in 1848 by Mrs. Frances Cox Henderson, wife of the first governor of Texas, the first building was completed in 1851. | ||
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| First United Methodist Church | ||
| In 1897, Columbus and Sarah Cartwright gave the entire block for a new building with the provision that there be a hitching post for the horses. | ||
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| Jerusalem Memorial CME Church | ||
| Organized in 1845 as the Church On The Branch, this church is considered the oldest African-American church in Texas. | ||
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| McRae Presbyterian Church | ||
| Organized in 1882 and known as the Wilson Presbyterian Church, the name was eventually changed to McRae Presbyterian Church. | ||
| Church is still used for services, visitors welcome. Off Hwy 21 W., at 794 CR 220 | ||
| Memorial Presbyterian Church | ||
| Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church in 1838 in the Goodlaw School House, this is the oldest Presbyterian church in Texas. | ||
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| Roberts Baptist Church | ||
| Founded in 1872 by Rev. John Patton, the church site was re-established in 1918 on land deeded by Elisha Roberts. | ||
| Church is still used for services, visitors welcome. FM RD 2213. |
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| St. Augustine Catholic Church | ||
| The oldest church in San Augustine dates back to the establishment of Mission Nuestra Senora de los Dolores do los Ais. | ||
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