​First Christian Church

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Marker No: 1700

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Hisotric Landmark

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)

Geographic: 32.766987,-98.302460

Location: South 7th and West Elm Street, Palo Pinto