El Campo in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church of El Campo
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2022
1. First Christian Church of El Campo Marker
Inscription.
First Christian Church of El Campo. . El Campo residents, including Mack Webb, the city's first mayor, established First Christian Church in January 1904. Members worshiped in the Methodist sanctuary until completing a new building here in November of that year. Damaged by a 1909 hurricane and a 1933 fire, the repaired building remained in use until 1950. Over the years, First Christian Church has shared pastors and facilities with other area churches and organizations. It has developed many educational, outreach and fellowship programs, including community study and training groups. The congregation dedicated a second sanctuary in 1950 and an educational building in the late 1950s.
El Campo residents, including Mack Webb, the city's first mayor, established First Christian Church in January 1904. Members worshiped in the Methodist sanctuary until completing a new building here in November of that year. Damaged by a 1909 hurricane and a 1933 fire, the repaired building remained in use until 1950. Over the years, First Christian Church has shared pastors and facilities with other area churches and organizations. It has developed many educational, outreach and fellowship programs, including community study and training groups. The congregation dedicated a second sanctuary in 1950 and an educational building in the late 1950s.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15320.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1904.
Location. 29° 11.909′ N, 96° 16.395′ W. Marker is in El Campo, Texas, in Wharton County. It is at the intersection of W West Street and Fahrenthold Street, on the right when traveling east on W West Street. The marker is located at the northwest section of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 W West Street, El Campo TX 77437, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles
2. The front entrance to the First Christian Church of El Campo and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2022
3. The view of the First Christian Church of El Campo and Marker from across street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
