First Christian Church - Independence, Missouri
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Woobie491
N 39° 05.492 W 094° 25.273
15S E 377091 N 4327896
A Historical Marker in the City of Independence.
Waymark Code: WMEEV3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2012
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The marker reads as follows
First Christian Church
Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone,
Disciple movement founders, preached
to this congregation, founded July 4,
1835 with 35 members, 8 of whom were
black. Alexander Procter was minister
over 40 years. This neo-Roman church
was designed by J.H. Felt in 1907.
History of Mark:
Placed by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence, 1976
Additional point: N 39° 05.500 W 094° 25.264
Web link: Not listed
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