Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Little House of Fellowship
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. The Little House of Fellowship Marker
Inscription.
The Little House of Fellowship. . Canyon city Episcopalians began holding worship services in 1910. By 1928, plans were drawn for construction of a student center to meet the needs of a growing church congregation and student population at West Texas Normal College. Opened the next year adjacent to the church's chapel, The Little House of Fellowship became a social and religious center for students. After the congregation moved closer to campus in 1964, the side-gabled, running bond brick little house became available for commercial use. Its main facade features a potted chimney, a central door flanked by windows with stone springers on semicircular arches, and two other pairs of semicircular arched windows.,
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark – 2010 , Marker is property of the State of Texas.
Canyon city Episcopalians began holding worship services in 1910. By 1928, plans were drawn for construction of a student center to meet the needs of a growing church congregation and student population at West Texas Normal College. Opened the next year adjacent to the church's chapel, The Little House of Fellowship became a social and religious center for students. After the congregation moved closer to campus in 1964, the side-gabled, running bond brick little house became available for commercial use. Its main facade features a potted chimney, a central door flanked by windows with stone springers on semicircular arches, and two other pairs of semicircular arched windows.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark – 2010
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16500.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 58.818′ N, 101° 55.584′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. Marker is on 17th Street north of 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 17th Street, Canyon TX 79015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
