Details for First Christian Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5319011272
Data
| Marker Number | 11272 |
| Atlas Number | 5319011272 |
| Marker Title | First Christian Church |
| Index Entry | First Christian Church |
| Address | |
| City | Mason |
| County | Mason |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 478501 |
| UTM Northing | 3401771 |
| Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Corner of Austin St. and Willow St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| 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 |