Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church
of Johnson City
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010
1. First Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Christian Church. of Johnson City. >This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1905-06. In its early years the congregation was served by traveling ministers. Among the members was Lyndon B. Johnson, who joined the congregation in 1923 at age fourteen following his baptism in the Pedernales River. The church continues to be an important part of the life of Johnson City.
>This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1905-06. In its early years the congregation was served by traveling ministers. Among the members was Lyndon B. Johnson, who joined the congregation in 1923 at age fourteen following his baptism in the Pedernales River. The church continues to be an important part of the life of Johnson City.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1712.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 30° 16.728′ N, 98° 24.512′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue E and Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue E. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnson City TX 78636, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010
2. First Christian Church Entrance and Marker
Looking north.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010
3. First Christian Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
