Historical MarkerEarly Church of Graham
Graham · Young County · Dedicated 1971 · THC Atlas #5503001339
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Marker Inscription
Erected in 1885 for use by the First Baptist Church (established 1880). Dedicated May 10 at service preached by Elder W. M. Farmer. Originally structure had a bell tower and its red brick was not painted. Land was donated by Col. E. S. Graham, founder of town. J. H. Wood served as contractor. In 1908, when Baptists erected a new building, this one was sold to Church of Christ, which has now worshipped at same site longer than any other church in town. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
About this site
Early Church of Graham is a historical marker in Graham, Young County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Young County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1046, -98.5928 near Graham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Morrison Funeral Home (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include National Theater, Graham Post Office, and Graham Post Office.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503001339. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
