Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Of Tyler
In 1889, J.J. Lockhart, who was state evangelist for the Texas Christian Missionary Society, held a meeting in the Albertson Opera House, and a new church was organized. The congregation met in a tabernacle on West Erwin Street but was without a full-time minister until 1906, when the Rev. J.J. Lockhart returned to Tyler and became the pastor.
From 1889, the membership grew, and two additional sanctuaries were built, a Sunday school was organized, a women's missionary auxiliary was formed, and youth activities were added. A large number of ministers and missionaries have come from this church.
Throughout its history the First Christian Church of Tyler has played an important role in the community and in the Disciples of Christ brotherhood.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7727.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion . A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 32° 18.215′ N, 95° 18.002′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broadway Avenue (U.S. 69) and Loop State Highway 323, on the right when traveling north on South Broadway Avenue. The marker is located on the southwest section of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4202 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler TX 75701, 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. Thomas Glover Pollard, Sr. (approx. ¾ mile away); Colonel Richard B. Hubbard / Governor R. B. Hubbard (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ordnance Plant (approx. 2 miles away); Rudolph Bergfeld (approx. 2 miles away); Tyler Junior College (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 2.3 miles away); Woman's Building (approx. 2.4 miles away); Chilton-Lipstate-Taylor House (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tyler.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.