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This congregation was organized by the Rev. A. H. Darnell in 1901, soon after the town of Bennett Station became known as Detroit. Darnell then served as first pastor of the fellowship and provided leadership for the construction of this sanctuary the following year. Built of lumber cut in nearby mills, the carpenter Gothic structure features lancet windows and a corner tower entry with a gable over the doors. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
First Christian Church of Detroit is a historical marker in Detroit, Red River County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Red River County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 106 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6632, -95.2675 near Detroit. The nearest cataloged historic site is Garner, John Nance (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Detroit, New Hope, and Dean.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5387010876. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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