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First Christian Church of Longview

Longview, Gregg County

Marker Text

This church was organized in 1875 by 12 charter members. The congregation met in a schoolhouse until a frame sanctuary was built later that year on land deeded to the church by the Texas & Pacific Railroad Company. James P. Holloway, a prominent area landowner, served as first pastor. A new church building, erected in 1906, was replaced with a brick sanctuary at this site in 1936. The church continues a long tradition of supporting numerous ministries by offering various worship and outreach programs and activities to the community. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845 - 1995

Marker Details

Address 720 N. 6th St.
Location Description
Marker # 9952
Dedicated 1994
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.50171, -94.723218

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