Details for First Christian Church of Grapeland
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011127
Data
| Marker Number | 11127 |
| Atlas Number | 5225011127 |
| Marker Title | First Christian Church of Grapeland |
| Index Entry | First Christian Church of Grapeland |
| Address | 301 N. Market Street |
| City | Grapeland |
| County | Houston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 264516 |
| UTM Northing | 3486936 |
| Subject Codes | churches |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
| Marker Text | Congregation organized about 1870 in community of Red House (3 mi. east), where Indian village had once stood. When Grapeland was founded with coming of railroad in 1872, church moved to town; at first held services in schoolhouse. Present sanctuary was built in 1895 and has been in continuous use since then. In 1947 kitchen facilities, a dining room, and an educational unit were added to the original structure. |