| Marker Number |
12153 |
| Atlas Number |
5329012153 |
| Marker Title |
First Christian Church of Midland |
| Index Entry |
First Christian Church of Midland |
| Address |
1301 W. Louisiana |
| City |
Midland |
| County |
Midland |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
774905 |
| UTM Northing |
3544311 |
| Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
| Marker Year |
1997 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Chartered in 1890, the First Christian Church of Midland was organized by sixteen members who met in private homes until 1892. Tradition of service to the church and community began when charter member S. E. Townsend pledged $300 toward the first of two downtown church buildings. The church grew steadily; by 1950 the congregation had erected a large building on the northwestern edge of Midland, making additions as needed. In 1990, the congregation celebrated its 100th anniversary and continues to serve the community with a variety of outreach programs and religious activities. (1997) |
