Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Central Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) of Hillsboro
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Central Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
Central Christian Church. (Disciples of Christ) , of Hillsboro. The earliest worship service for local Disciples was conducted on September 11, 1881. Six years later the fellowship was formally chartered with 35 members. Meetings were held in private homes, the courthouse, and the schoolhouse until a sanctuary was built on Waco Street in 1886. After a fire destroyed the structure in 1892 the members rebuilt here. Active in support of missions and benevolent organizations, the church has been a significant institution in the community. Membership has included two missionaries, Nona Boegman and the Rev. Allan Eubank.
The earliest worship service for local Disciples was conducted on September 11, 1881. Six years later the fellowship was formally chartered with 35 members. Meetings were held in private homes, the courthouse, and the schoolhouse until a sanctuary was built on Waco Street in 1886. After a fire destroyed the structure in 1892 the members rebuilt here. Active in support of missions and benevolent organizations, the church has been a significant institution in the community. Membership has included two missionaries, Nona Boegman and the Rev. Allan Eubank.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 792.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1917.
Location. 32° 0.714′ N, 97° 7.554′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on North Pleasant Street near East Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Pleasant Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Central Christian Church and Marker, right of doorway
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
3. Central Christian Church, 200 North Pleasant Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
