Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church of Seymour
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
1. First Christian Church of Seymour Marker
Organized March 1880 with 12 members: Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Bandy, Mr. Banteau, Miss May Boone, Judge and Mrs. R. J. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Buck McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Windy Turner.
Early services were held in Baylor County Courthouse. Later, rock building nearby was used. Cooperating with the Masonic Lodge, church body erected a 2-story building in 1884. Present Gothic revival church of local stone was built during 1906-1907.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1717.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1880.
Location. 33° 35.476′ N, 99° 15.558′ W. Marker is in Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. Marker is at the intersection of North East Street and East Oregon Street, on the left when traveling north on North East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North East Street, Seymour TX 76380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Community Building (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baylor County (approx. ¼ mile away); Near Route of The Western Trail
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
2. First Christian Church of Seymour
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
