First Christian Church - Seymour, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 33° 35.475 W 099° 15.561
14S E 475936 N 3716867
Gothic Revival Style Church building constructed of Local Stone.
Waymark Code: WMMZWJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2014
Views: 4
Texas Historical Marker:
Organized March 1880 with 12 members: Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Bandy, Mr. Banteau, Miss May Boone, Judge and Mrs. R. J. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Buck McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Windy Turner. Early services were held in Baylor County Courthouse. Later, rock building nearby was used. Cooperating with the Masonic Lodge, church body erected a 2-story building in 1884. Present Gothic revival church of local stone was built during 1906-1907. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1907
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Christian
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
401 N East St
Seymour, TX USA
76380
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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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