Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church of Carthage

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

1. First Christian Church of Carthage Marker

Inscription. Gospel meetings in the late 1880s brought together enough prospective members to organize the First Christian Church of Carthage. Hamilton Pollard deeded a lot to the congregation in 1890, and a building was completed the next year. When the fellowship did not have a minister, lay persons and visiting preachers conducted services. The area oil and gas boom of 1943 brought in many new members, and a new sanctuary was opened here in 1947. The fellowship is a strong force in the community and is active in local and foreign missions.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10827.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 32° 9.288′ N, 94° 20.393′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker is at the intersection of South Market Street (County Highway 10) and West Wellington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street. Marker is located in front of subject church, near the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 South Market Street, Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Jimmy Arnold (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Central Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); First Public Restroom Building (about 700 feet away); The Panola Watchman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margie Neal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonathan Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panola County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carthage Book Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

First Christian Church of Carthage Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

2. First Christian Church of Carthage Marker (wide view)

First Christian Church of Carthage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

3. First Christian Church of Carthage

First Christian Church of Carthage (<i>cornerstone</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

4. First Christian Church of Carthage (cornerstone)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.