FORMER First Christian Church - Palo Pinto, TX
N 32° 45.974 W 098° 18.145
14S E 565337 N 3625587
This former First Christian Church can be found at the corner of Elm St and an unnamed dirt road between W 7th and W 8th Streets in Palo Pinto, TX.
Waymark Code: WMYRJE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2018
Views: 2
The grounds are well-maintained, as is the church sanctuary, suggesting that someone is caring for the building, but there is no indication as to whom or what use it may have today. Internet searches yield virtually nothing, suggesting that this congregation moved on a long time ago from this small town of about three hundred people.
A 1968 Texas Historical Marker in front of the building provides some history of this Recorded Texas Historic Landmark:
Oldest church building in Palo Pinto, for congregation believed to have been first of any faith worshipping here.
Organized 1857 in home of Dr. Stephen S. Taylor, a lay preacher.
Members built church in 1882-1883. Despite 1883 storm damage, building has been in continuous use -- sometimes by other faiths during their early years.
Addison and Randolph Clark, founders of Texas Christian University, were early pastors.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Disciples of Christ?
Status: Inactive/Vacant/Ruin
Address:
Elm St, between W 7th and W 8th Streets
Palo Pinto, TX USA
76484
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 01/01/1882
Associated Website: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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