First Christian Church
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: WM1CFRX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
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One story red brick sanctuary has a metal marker on the wall to the left of the entrance.
Marker Number: 11272

Marker Text:
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.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
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