Melissa Christian Church

This congregation traces its origin to religious gatherings in a local schoolhouse as early as 1868. The church's first sanctuary, built near this site in 1878, was destroyed by a tornado in 1921 and replaced by this structure in 1924. Local contractor W.N. Osburn supervised church volunteers in its construction. Its modest classical details include pediments at the entrances and the dentil cornice. Many of Melissa Christian's present day congregation are descendants of the church's original charter membership. The congregation continues to serve the local community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993

Melissa Christian Church is a historical marker in Melissa, Collin County, dedicated in 1993. It is one of 193 historical markers documented in Collin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 345 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.2865, -96.5718 near Melissa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Melissa School (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Scott-Barker House, Saint Paul Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church of Melissa.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006184. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.