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First Christian Church Building

Gatesville, Coryell County

Marker Text

The first Christian Church of Gatesville had its beginnings in the 1880s. Officially organized in 1892, the congregation built this structure and met here until it disbanded in1972. The building continued in use as a house of worship for other groups for several years until it was deeded to the Coryell County Museum in 1990. The building exhibits well-crafted elements of the Greek Revival style in its arched windows and steeply pitched roof. RTHL 1992

Marker Details

Address 902 E. Leon Street
Location Description 902 E. Leon St., Gatesville
Marker # 1705
Dedicated 1992
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.433525, -97.747092

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