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

First Christian Church of Smithville

(Disciples of Christ)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 13, 2026

1. First Christian Church of Smithville Marker

Inscription.
Formed in 1896, this congregation worshiped originally at Maney's Opera House and later shared the Cumberland Presbyterian facility. The Disciples erected this church structure in 1903. Builders were Chester H. Turney, a member of this fellowship, and his brother Major M. Turney, of the Presbyterian congregation. The building has a bell tower above the entrance vestibule. Stained glass transoms decorate the windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9186.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 30° 0.486′ N, 97° 9.358′ W. Marker is in Smithville, Texas, in Bastrop County. It is at the intersection of Burleson Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Burleson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Burleson St, Smithville TX 78957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Methodist Church of Smithville (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leshikar House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smithville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chancellor House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rabb House (approx. 0.4 miles away); West End Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Captain John Campbell Hunt (approx. 2.6 miles away); Alum Creek Cemetery (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.

First Christian Church of Smithville and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 13, 2026

2. First Christian Church of Smithville and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.