Marker Inscription
Organized in 1898 with eight charter member families: Messrs. and Mmes. W. T. Baze, A. D. Dodson, F. M. German, W. B. Stanfield, I. W. Wasson, A. C. Wilmeth; Mlles. Clare Dodson, Lola Morris; and Mrs. Nannie German. First building was erected on deep creek on land donated by A. C. Wilmeth. Some members had to wade creek after rains. The church was octagonal in shape, but known as "Little Round Church." Membership growth, 1909, required removal and remodeling. In 1950, congregation doubled after oil discovery. The present church was erected in 1953. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967
About this site
First Christian Church is a historical marker in Snyder, Scurry County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Scurry County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 63 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7049, -100.9289 near Snyder. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stanfield House, 1910 (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include E. W. Clark House, 1908, F. J. Grayum Home, and Towle House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5415001702. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
