FORMER First Christian Church - Palo Pinto, TX
N 32° 45.974 W 098° 18.145
14S E 565337 N 3625587
Built in 1882-1883, 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: WMYRJG
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2018
Views: 3
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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1882
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Disciples of Christ?
Street address of Church: Elm St, between W 7th and W 8th Streets Palo Pinto, TX USA 76484
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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