First Christian Church
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Marker Text: Oldest church building in Palo Pinto, for congregation believed to have been first of any faith worshipping here.
Organized 1857 in home of Dr. Stephen S. Taylor, a lay preacher. Members built church in 1882-1883. Despite 1883 storm damage, building has been in continuous use -- sometimes by other faiths during their early years. Addison and Randolph Clark, founders of Texas Christian University, were early pastors. (1968) Marker No: 1700
Medallion & Plate
Texas Hisotric Landmark
Geographic: 32.766987,-98.302460
Location: South 7th and West Elm Street, Palo Pinto
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