Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ of Kerrville)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
1. First Christian Church Marker
In the early 1880s a small group of pioneer Kerrville Women collected funds to build a Union church, and a small sanctuary was completed in 1885. Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and other congregations shared the building with the Christian (Disciples of Christ) Fellowship for many years. Through the efforts of the Rev. P. E. Hawkins and Dr. H. R. Wall, the First Christian Church of Kerrville was granted sole ownership of the Union building in 1925. Through the years, its members have become active in outreach and missionary programs.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1704.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 30° 4.323′ N, 99° 10.658′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It can be reached from the intersection of Goat Creek Road (Farm to Market Road 1338) and Lois Street. The marker is located near the front entrance to the church through the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kerrville Lodge No. 697, A.F. & A.M. (approx. half a mile away); Order of the Eastern Star Kerrville Chapter #24
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Also see . . . Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Disciples of Christ in Texas are a part of a movement started by Barton W. Stone in Kentucky in 1804. (Submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
2. First Christian Church and Marker at entrance
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
3. First Christian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
