FORMER First Christian Church - Palo Pinto, TX - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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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