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First Christian Church of Johnson City

Johnson City, Blanco County

Marker Text

This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1905-06. In its early years the congregation was served by traveling ministers. Among the members was Lyndon B. Johnson, who joined the congregation in 1923 at age fourteen following his baptism in the Pedernales River. The church continues to be an important part of the life of Johnson City. (1989)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 6th Street and Avenue E in Johnson City
Marker # 1712
Dedicated 1989
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.279822, -98.407809

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