Little Texas in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Union Christian Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 12, 2012
1. Union Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
Union Christian Church began in spring 1897, under a brush arbor approximately 4 miles northeast of this site. Two acres were donated by future Congressman Charlie W. Thompson, of Tuskegee. Rev. John Allen Branch was the first minister. The original church building was completed in 1899. Worship services continued there until June 1937 when fire destroyed the building. After a vacant school building and 5 ½ acres of land were purchased from the State Board of Education at this site, a new church was dedicated on September 19, 1937. That facility was replaced by the present church building, dedicated March 19, 1963. The vision of its founders has provided a strong faith community in Union Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Union Christian Church began in spring 1897, under a brush arbor approximately 4 miles northeast of this site. Two
acres were donated by future Congressman Charlie W. Thompson, of Tuskegee. Rev. John Allen Branch was the
first minister. The original church building was completed in 1899. Worship services continued there until June 1937
when fire destroyed the building. After a vacant school building and 5 ½ acres of land were purchased from the
State Board of Education at this site, a new church was dedicated on September 19, 1937. That facility was replaced
by the present church building, dedicated March 19, 1963. The vision of its founders has provided a strong faith
community in Union Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Erected 1997 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1860.
Location. 32° 26.276′ N, 85° 34.209′ W. Marker is in Little Texas, Alabama, in Macon County. Marker is on County Route 69, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuskegee AL 36083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of
Photographed By James L.Whitman, December 10, 2022
2. Union Christian Church Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 12, 2012
3. Union Christian Church Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 12, 2012
4. Union Christian Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 12, 2012
5. Nearby Little Texas Water Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 20, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on December 12, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
