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 Stanton Church of Christ
N 32° 07.875 W 101° 47.352
14S E 236876 N 3558391
Texas Historical Marker at the Stanton Church of Christ, 210 Saint Mary St, Stanton, TX, noting its establishment, history, and service to the community.
Waymark Code: WMWA0X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2017
Views: 3
Marker Number: 14220
Marker Text:
At the turn of the 20th century, a group of Stanton-area residents who belonged to the Church of Christ met in homes and in the Stanton school for worship. In 1904, Brother Price Billingsley from Abilene led a gospel meeting that prompted the organization of a Stanton Church of Christ congregation; Judge Bailey Anderson and Will Akers were the first elders appointed. By 1906, the congregation had erected its first church building, which members moved to a second location in 1915. In 1944, the congregation purchased this site and built a third sanctuary. Members, active in their community, have served in church programs, which have included a radio program, mission work and assistance to other area congregations. (2004)
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