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Organized with 18 members in 1877, this congregation grew out of the early missionary efforts of A. J. Bush and W. J. Jones. Many prominent Washington County settlers were among its earliest members. The fellowship worshiped at various locations until this sanctuary was completed in 1898. Constructed by noted local builder Alex Griffin, the Gothic revival church building features round arched and lancet windows and an elaborate tower.
First Christian Church of Brenham is a historical marker in Brenham, Washington County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1700, -96.3958 near Brenham. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church, St. Anthony Hotel, and Bassett and Bassett Banking House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008333. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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