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

Walnut Street Church of Christ

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

1. Walnut Street Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1920, this classical revival sanctuary first served the congregation of the Walnut Street Church of Christ. Known as Travis Street Church of Christ since 1963, when it moved to a new site, the congregation has ties to the 1850s. Members built this edifice to serve as their third sanctuary. The chapel is a two-story raised structure with a central stairway, grand portico, and 48 stained glass windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11549.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 33° 38.053′ N, 96° 36.435′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of South Walnut Street and East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 S Walnut Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also

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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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Sherman Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Dannel Funeral Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Christian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1924 Masonic Temple (about 700 feet away); Washington Iron Works, Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hall Furniture Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stone from Old Ox Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese Model 92 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Walnut Street Church of Christ and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. Walnut Street Church of Christ and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.