Marker Number |
1705 |
Atlas Number |
5099001705 |
Marker Title |
First Christian Church Building |
Index Entry |
First Christian Church Building |
Address |
902 E. Leon Street |
City |
Gatesville |
County |
Coryell |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
619070 |
UTM Northing |
3478328 |
Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
Marker Year |
1992 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
902 E. Leon St., Gatesville |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
Missing |
Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text |
The first Christian Church of Gatesville had its beginnings in the 1880s. Officially organized in 1892, the congregation built this structure and met here until it disbanded in1972. The building continued in use as a house of worship for other groups for several years until it was deeded to the Coryell County Museum in 1990. The building exhibits well-crafted elements of the Greek Revival style in its arched windows and steeply pitched roof. RTHL 1992 |