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First Christian Church of Seymour

Seymour, Baylor County

Marker Text

Organized March 1880 with 12 members: Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Bandy, Mr. Banteau, Miss May Boone, Judge and Mrs. R. J. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Buck McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Windy Turner. Early services were held in Baylor County Courthouse. Later, rock building nearby was used. Cooperating with the Masonic Lodge, church body erected a 2-story building in 1884. Present Gothic revival church of local stone was built during 1906-1907. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970.

Marker Details

Address 401 N. East St.
Location Description 401 N. East St., Seymour
Marker # 1717
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Latitude, Longitude 33.590996, -99.258988

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