Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church of Wills Point

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2023

1. First Christian Church of Wills Point Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1882, the congregation first met in the Presbyterian church, and a cotton gin pond north of town was used for baptisms. A church building was erected in 1886, and in 1891 a baptistry was added. The first in town, it was offered for use by other area churches. A parsonage on Pecan Street was bought in the 1920s. A succession of ministers have served here, and this congregation has been instrumental in the training of many student pastors from Texas Christian University. The church has played an active part in many community activities.Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11407.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 32° 42.554′ N, 96° 0.417′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and East James Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 N 3rd Street, Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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: First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Streets of Wills Point

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose Fountain (about 300 feet away); Bruce & Human Drug Company (about 600 feet away); Wynne & Wynne Law Office (about 600 feet away); McKain Family Home (about 700 feet away); First National Bank of Wills Point (approx. ¼ mile away); Russell Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wills Point.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2023

2. First Christian Church of Wills Point Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.