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

First Christian Church

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized Feb. 14, 1875, with M. E. Gibson as first minister. Land for church was purchased from John and Louisa Schuessler on Oct. 16, 1876, by church elders John R. McGee, A. P. Boston, Whitmill Holland, and B. F. Gooch. This structure, built of native sandstone by local contractor August Brockmann, was completed and dedicated in Jan. 1879. The classic revival porch was added in 1926, by Philadelphia Architect Watkins K. Phillips.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11272.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 30° 44.861′ N, 99° 13.486′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Willow Street and Austin Street (Texas Route 29) on Willow Street. St. Martin's Episcopal Worshiping Community. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Willow Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lutheran Sunday School Building (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); R. Grosse and Sons (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mason National Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mason County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mason County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. First Christian Church Marker

St. Martin's Episcopal Worshiping Community sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

3. St. Martin's Episcopal Worshiping Community sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.