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Early Church of Graham

Graham, Young County

Marker Text

Erected in 1885 for use by the First Baptist Church (established 1880). Dedicated May 10 at service preached by Elder W. M. Farmer. Originally structure had a bell tower and its red brick was not painted. Land was donated by Col. E. S. Graham, founder of town. J. H. Wood served as contractor. In 1908, when Baptists erected a new building, this one was sold to Church of Christ, which has now worshipped at same site longer than any other church in town. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Marker Details

Address 701 Grove St.
Location Description (commercial building as of 2018)
Marker # 1339
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Church of Christ denomination; Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 33.104611, -98.592758

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