Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Of Port Arthur

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) <small>Of Port Arthur</small> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 22, 2020

1. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Of Port Arthur Marker

Inscription.
This congregation traces its history to 1898, when a small group of people began meeting informally for Bible studies. In 1904, under the leadership of B. J. Waugh, First Christian Church was chartered with 72 members. Services were held regularly in various locations until 1906, when a small wooden tabernacle was built at 620 Fifth Street. It was replaced by a modern brick structure in 1915. The church has since relocated twice to better serve its growing membership, and continues to serve the community with a variety of ministries.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10519.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 29° 56.099′ N, 93° 57.453′ W. Marker is in Port Arthur, Texas, in Jefferson County. It is on Ninth Avenue west of 57th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5856 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur TX 77640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

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It is also in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Janis Lyn Joplin (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Hughen School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Harry Henry Choates (approx. 2.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Nederland (approx. 3.2 miles away); St. Elizabeth Catholic Community (approx. 3.3 miles away); Interurban Rail Service (approx. 3.4 miles away); W.M. "Tex" Ritter (approx. 3.4 miles away); City of Nederland (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Arthur.

Additional keywords. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Of Port Arthur

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 22, 2020

2. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Of Port Arthur Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.