Central Christian Church

In 1847, Eight years after the City of Austin was platted, ten members of the Disciples of Christ Brotherhood met to organize this congregation. Although early records of the church are scarce, it is know that regular worship services were being held in a local school building by 1852. The Christian Church of Austin, as the congregation originally was know, acquired its first property at Eighth and Colorado Street and worshiped at that site until moving to this location in 1929. An early dispute over theological and procedural matters split the congregation in 1888. Until 1896, when the Rev.S .D. Dutcher was appointed pastor, leaders of the church were selected from among the laity. The fellowship adopted its current name during the early years of the twentieth century, after other disciples of Christ congregations had been organized in Austin. Although much growth has occurred in the outlying sections of the city, Central Christian Church has remained a vital force in downtown area, its ministry has included the establishment of several other congregations. As one of the oldest churches in Austin, Central Christian has provided the city with significant service and leadership.** (1985)***

Central Christian Church is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 320 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 591 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.2746, -97.7444 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building (Demolished 2022) (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Brizendine House, First United Methodist Church of Austin, and Travis County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453006417. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.