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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)
First Christian Church is a historical marker in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7662, -98.3024 near Palo Pinto. The nearest cataloged historic site is Palo Pinto Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Palo Pinto County Courthouse, Courthouses of Palo Pinto County, and Jonathan Hamilton Baker.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363001700. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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