Milam Street Church of Christ - Columbus, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 42.558 W 096° 32.428
14R E 737941 N 3289106
White wooden church built in 1874.
Waymark Code: WMVY4X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
Views: 3
Marker Text:
Built as St. John's Church, by pioneer local Episcopal parish, organized in 1850s. After holding services in courthouse and other structures for years, the parish erected this building, which was consecrated on April 3, 1879.
Columbus Church of Christ has been active since 1887, holding services in courthouse or other sites for years, purchasing this property Aug. 1943. This building has been in continuous use for worship since March 6, 1874.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/03/1879
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
815 Milam St.
Columbus, TX USA
78934
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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