Melissa in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Melissa Christian Church
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. Melissa Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
Melissa Christian Church. . This congregation traces its origin to religious gatherings in a local schoolhouse as early as 1868. The church's first sanctuary, built near this site in 1878, was destroyed by a tornado in 1921 and replaced by this structure in 1924. Local contractor W.N. Osburn supervised church volunteers in its construction. Its modest classical details include pediments at the entrances and the dentil cornice. Many of Melissa Christian's present day congregation are descendants of the church's original charter membership. The congregation continues to serve the local community. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993
This congregation traces its origin to religious gatherings in a local schoolhouse as early as 1868. The church's first sanctuary, built near this site in 1878, was destroyed by a tornado in 1921 and replaced by this structure in 1924. Local contractor W.N. Osburn supervised church volunteers in its construction. Its modest classical details include pediments at the entrances and the dentil cornice. Many of Melissa Christian's present day congregation are descendants of the church's original charter membership. The congregation continues to serve the local community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6184.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 33° 17.189′ N, 96° 34.309′ W. Marker is in Melissa, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and Central Street, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1708 Harrison Street, Melissa TX 75454, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Melissa School (about 500 feet away, measured in
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
