Detroit in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church of Detroit

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. First Christian Church of Detroit Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized by the Rev. A.H. Darnell in 1901, soon after the town of Bennett Station became known as Detroit. Darnell then served as first pastor of the fellowship and provided leadership for the construction of this sanctuary the following year. Built of lumber cut in nearby mills, the carpenter Gothic structure features lancet windows and a corner tower entry with a gable over the doors. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10876.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 33° 39.789′ N, 95° 16.045′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Texas, in Red River County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street NW and 3rd Street NW, on the left when traveling north on 1st Street NW. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 1st Street NW, Detroit TX 75436, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Nance Garner (approx. ¼ mile away); William Becknell (approx. 6.1 miles away); Becknell Cemetery (approx. 6.1 miles away); a different marker also named William Becknell (approx. 6.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Blossom (approx. 6½ miles away); A House of the William Becknell Family (approx. 9.4 miles away); J.D. Tippit (approx. 9.6 miles away); Stone's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 10 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Also see . . . Detroit, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the First Christian Church of Detroit and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The entrance to the First Christian Church of Detroit and Marker

The First Christian Church of Detroit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

3. The First Christian Church of Detroit

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.