Commerce in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church of Commerce
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, January 26, 2021
1. First Christian Church of Commerce Marker
During the 1850s a number of families from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) settled in the Commerce area and began worshiping together. Services were held in the schoolhouse built on land purchased from William Jernigin in 1872 and later in the Union Church erected in 1880 on Live Oak Street. The Christian Church of Commerce was formally organized in Nov. 1890 during evangelistic services conducted by the Rev. A. C. Henry. The congregation purchased this property in 1891 and completed its first church building in 1893.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7790.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1890.
Location. 33° 14.929′ N, 95° 53.898′ W. Marker is in Commerce, Texas, in Hunt County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Commerce TX 75428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commerce Post Office (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jernigin's Store (about 600 feet away); Bruce B. Williams American Legion Post No. 1 (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Commerce
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Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, January 26, 2021
2. First Christian Church of Commerce and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
