| Marker Number |
9091 |
| Atlas Number |
5491009091 |
| Marker Title |
First Christian Church of Taylor |
| Index Entry |
First Christian Church of Taylor |
| Address |
6th & Talbot streets |
| City |
Taylor |
| County |
Williamson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
653533 |
| UTM Northing |
3383356 |
| Subject Codes |
eccesiastical buildings; design and construction; Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; Gothic Revial (Architectural style); churches |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
6th & Talbot streets, Taylor |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Founded Dec. 9, 1877, with 22 charter members from churches in "old home" states. Gen. R. M. Gano of Dallas preached daily during ensuing week, and 20 others joined the church. The initial meeting was in an Odd Fellows hall. In 1878, a church building was erected. Present Gothic Revival church was built in 1891. Architect: E. B. Mackin. Distinctive interior is preserved, although bell tower has been removed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |
