First Christian Church - Mason, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 44.861 W 099° 13.490
14R E 478480 N 3401661
Sanctuary is now home to St. Martin's Episcopal Worshiping Community.
Waymark Code: WM12GYD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Organized Feb. 14, 1875, with M. E. Gibson as first minister. Land for church was purchased from John and Louisa Schuessler on Oct. 16, 1876, by church elders John R. McGee, A. P. Boston, Whitmill Holland, and B. F. Gooch.

This structure, built of native sandstone by local contractor August Brockmann, was completed and dedicated in Jan. 1879. The classic revival porch was added in 1926, by Philadelphia Architect Watkins K. Phillips.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1879

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:
111 Willow Street
Mason, TX USA
76856

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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