Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church of Terrell

Photographed By Rheba Bybee, August 28, 2016

1. First Christian Church of Terrell Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1876 with 18 to 20 charter members, this church met in borrowed quarters until its first sanctuary was built on this site in 1881. That building had become inadequate by 1895, as the membership had grown tenfold, so a new structure was erected, complete with stained glass windows and steeple. Land for the parsonage was acquired in 1913. In 1923 the present brick sanctuary was dedicated, along with its spacious educational facilities. The fine pipe organ with echo and chimes greatly enhances this edifice.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8511.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 32° 44.39′ N, 96° 16.547′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of North Adelaide Street and East Brin Street, on the right when traveling south on North Adelaide Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 North Adelaide Street, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church of the Good Shepherd (about 700 feet away); Carnegie Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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St. John Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Library Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gov. Oscar Branch Colquitt (1861-1940) (approx. 0.2 miles away); The American National Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terrell.

Also see . . . First Christian Church of Terrell. (Submitted on September 1, 2016.)

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Photographed By Rheba Bybee, August 28, 2016

2. First Christian Church of Terrell

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.