First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Smithville
N 30° 00.486 W 097° 09.358
14R E 677853 N 3321114
The state historic marker for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Smithville
Waymark Code: WMVPRB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2017
Views: 2
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Smithville is located at 4th and Burleson Streets near downtown Smithville TX.
Marker Number: 9186
Marker Text:
Formed in 1896, this congregation worshiped originally at Maney's Opera House and later shared the Cumberland Presbyterian facility. The Disciples erected this church structure in 1903. Builders were Chester H. Turney, a member of this fellowship, and his brother Major M. Turney, of the Presbyterian congregation. The building has a bell tower above the entrance vestibule. Stained glass transoms decorate the windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
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