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First Christian Church

Mason, Mason County

Marker Text

Organized Feb. 14, 1875, with M. E. Gibson as first minister. Land for church was purchased from John and Louisa Schuessler on Oct. 16, 1876, by church elders John R. McGee, A. P. Boston, Whitmill Holland, and B. F. Gooch. This structure, built of native sandstone by local contractor August Brockmann, was completed and dedicated in Jan. 1879. The classic revival porch was added in 1926, by Philadelphia Architect Watkins K. Phillips. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Corner of Austin St. and Willow St.
Marker # 11272
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.748676, -99.224613

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