Kaufman in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church of Kaufman
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, July 24, 2016
1. First Christian Church of Kaufman Marker
Inscription.
First Christian Church of Kaufman. . R.A. Hindman, who started the first newspaper in Kaufman, moved to the area in 1861. With his direction, this congregation was organized the same year. Services were conducted in homes until 1877 when members bought a sanctuary at the corner of Shannon and Houston streets from the Presbyterian church. A two-story residence at 504 S. Houston, acquired in 1956, served as an educational building until fire destroyed it in 1961. Later that year the church began worshiping at this location in remodeled barracks moved from Love Field in Dallas.
R.A. Hindman, who started the first newspaper in Kaufman, moved to the area in 1861. With his direction, this congregation was organized the same year. Services were conducted in homes until 1877 when members bought a sanctuary at the corner of Shannon and Houston streets from the Presbyterian church. A two-story residence at 504 S. Houston, acquired in 1956, served as an educational building until fire destroyed it in 1961. Later that year the church began worshiping at this location in remodeled barracks moved from Love Field in Dallas.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9427.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 32° 35.174′ N, 96° 18.758′ W. Marker is in Kaufman, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of South Houston Street and Pridmore Street, on the left when traveling north on South Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 South Houston Street, Kaufman TX 75142, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
