Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church of Denton
Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 3, 2021
1. First Christian Church of Denton Marker
This congregation, established in 1868 and led by Elder Terrell Jasper, initially met in the local Masonic Hall until a frame church building was erected in 1876. A state charter was issued to First Christian Church of Denton in 1902. By 1904 a brick building was constructed at Hickory and Piner streets, the first of three structures to house the congregation at that location. The current facility at 1203 Fulton Street was designed by O'Neil Ford and was completed in 1959. The church continues to provide spiritual leadership in the community.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11845.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 33° 13.631′ N, 97° 8.606′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is on Fulton Street south of Emery Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1203 Fulton Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Denton (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Texas State Fair and Rodeo (approx. half a mile away); Denton Senior High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mounts-Wright House
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Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 3, 2021
2. First Christian Church of Denton and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
