Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
— of Sulphur Springs —
Shortly afterward, this fellowship purchased, in partnership with the First Baptist Church, one-half interest in a white frame sanctuary being vacated by the Methodists. The congregations worshiped on alternate Sundays. The Disciples sold their share to the Baptists in 1884 and constructed a separate church to accommodate the growing membership. This was a clapboard building in the Gothic style with a steep roof, tall arched windows, and a central bell tower and spire.
Under the leadership of the Rev. D. Cephas Shelburne, a larger white brick sanctuary was completed in 1914. Classrooms were later annexed and a two-story house on a lot adjoining the church property was purchased for an education building. In 1962 a new sanctuary replaced the old church structure.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7307.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 33° 8.328′ N, 95° 36.181′ W. Marker is in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in Hopkins County. Marker is at the intersection of North Davis Street and Atkins Street, on the right when traveling south on North Davis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs TX 75482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sulphur Springs Loan and Building Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Union Stockade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City National Bank (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs (about 700 feet away); Hopkins County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Home County of Texas Confederate General W. H. King / Texas in the Civil War (about 700 feet away); Hopkins County Echo-Daily News-Telegram (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sulphur Springs.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.