Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Salado Church of Christ

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

1. Old Salado Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. When Salado College opened its doors in 1860, the Church of Christ began meeting in the chapel alternating Sundays with the Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians. The congregation cooperated with these groups in having a union, or non-denominational Sunday School each Sunday.

This arrangement continued until 1875 when a small wooden frame building was constructed east of Main Street several blocks north of Salado Creek. This building was also used as a school building for young first and second grade students. This building is said to have burned in 1908.

A second frame building was erected at the site on North Main Street after the first one burned. Around 1943, it was moved across the street to the west. It was remodeled and was used until 1961 as a church.

Landmark Award, July 4, 2000
Narrative written by Mary Belle Brown, April 1988

Erected by Salado Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1988.

Location. 30° 56.964′ N, 97° 32.2′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in

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Bell County. It is on North Main Street (Farm to Market Road 2268) 0.1 miles south of Blacksmith Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the church at the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 North Main Street, Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The J.H. Norwood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hutchens House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salado Church of Christ (about 300 feet away); The Salado Walkpath Bridge (about 500 feet away); Dodd's Creek Bridge (about 500 feet away); Home of Wellborn Barton (about 500 feet away); Norton-Orgain House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armstrong-Adams House

The entrance to the Old Salado Church of Christ with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

2. The entrance to the Old Salado Church of Christ with Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.

Also see . . . Old Church of Christ (Site 29). Salado Historical Society (Submitted on December 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Old Salado Church of Christ and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

3. The view of the Old Salado Church of Christ and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.