Northside in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Heights Church of Christ
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
1. Heights Church of Christ Marker
Founded in 1915, this was the second Church of Christ congregation established in Houston. G. A. Dunn served as minister when the congregation built its first place of worship in 1916. In 1924 noted Houston Architect Alfred C. Finn was hired to design a new church structure in the renaissance revival style with Georgian revival influences. A significant element in the Houston Heights neighborhood. The Church has established new congregations throughout the Houston area and has been involved in foreign missionary endeavors, as well.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10681.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 29° 47.99′ N, 95° 23.828′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Northside. It is at the intersection of Heights Boulevard and East 16th Street, on the right when traveling north on Heights Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1548 Heights Boulevard, Houston TX 77008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 walking distance of this marker: David Barker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Reagan Masonic Lodge No. 1037 A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. B.F. and Ethel Reed Coop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Denton Cooley
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
2. Heights Church of Christ and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
3. Heights Church of Christ Marker
This view is of the side of the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
4. The Heights Church of Christ Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
