Marker Number |
1700 |
Atlas Number |
5363001700 |
Marker Title |
First Christian Church |
Index Entry |
First Christian Church |
Address |
|
City |
Palo Pinto |
County |
Palo Pinto |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
565333 |
UTM Northing |
3625671 |
Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
Marker Year |
1968 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
South 7th and W. Elm Street, Palo Pinto |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
Marker Text |
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. (1968) |