Madisonville in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Madisonville Church of Christ
Photographed By James Hulse, April 9, 2023
1. Madisonville Church of Christ Marker
Inscription.
Madisonville Church of Christ. . This congregation was organized in November 1858 by Brother Benton Sweeney and nineteen charter members. Served by traveling ministers for many years, the members worshiped in a number of buildings erected at various sites in town. Known as the Christian Church until the early 1900s, the congregation moved to this site in 1931. A new sanctuary was built here in 1988. Throughout its history the congregation has counted among its membership many prominent Madisonville citizens and community leaders.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
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This congregation was organized in November 1858 by Brother Benton Sweeney and nineteen charter members. Served by traveling ministers for many years, the members worshiped in a number of buildings erected at various sites in town. Known as the Christian Church until the early 1900s, the congregation moved to this site in 1931. A new sanctuary was built here in 1988. Throughout its history the congregation has counted among its membership many prominent Madisonville citizens and community leaders.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11259.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1858.
Location. 30° 57.197′ N, 95° 54.886′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Collard Street and North Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west on East Collard Street. The marker is located on the east side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 North Madison Street, Madisonville TX 77864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
