Marker Inscription
Built as St. John's Church, by pioneer local Episcopal parish, organized in 1850s. After holding services in courthouse and other structures for years, the parish erected this building, which was consecrated on April 3, 1879. Columbus Church of Christ has been active since 1887, holding services in courthouse or other sites for years, purchasing this property Aug. 1943. This building has been in continuous use for worship since March 6, 1874 Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1973
About this site
Columbus Church of Christ is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7112, -96.5411 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hancock-Heller Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include General Store, Old, Papenberg, William Christian, Home of, and Hunt-Cassell House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089000979. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
