Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
1. First Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Christian Church. . In December 1886, Evangelist J.P. Pinkerton led 26 people from 19 families to found this church. Members met in the Shackelford County courthouse. Miss Betty Parker then gave $50 to buy land for a one-room frame building completed in January 1889 at South Third and Pecan. In 1920, the church sold that property to the American Legion, when Mrs. J. W. Eaheart donated land at South Second and Walnut. The new church, which included a fellowship hall and seven Sunday school rooms, was dedicated on September 11, 1921. The church was remodeled and enlarged in 1953. A congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), this pioneer Albany church continues to witness and worship here, and to serve this community.
In December 1886, Evangelist J.P. Pinkerton led 26 people from 19 families to found this church. Members met in the Shackelford County courthouse. Miss Betty Parker then gave $50 to buy land for a one-room frame building completed in January 1889 at South Third and Pecan. In 1920, the church sold that property to the American Legion, when Mrs. J. W. Eaheart donated land at South Second and Walnut. The new church, which included a fellowship hall and seven Sunday school rooms, was dedicated on September 11, 1921. The church was remodeled and enlarged in 1953. A congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), this pioneer Albany church continues to witness and worship here, and to serve this community.
Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17640.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1889.
Location. 32° 43.395′ N, 99° 17.732′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Walnut Street and S. 2nd Street (Texas Highway 6), on the right when traveling north on S. Walnut Street. Marker is located at southeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Walnut St, Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
