Founded Dec. 9, 1877, with 22 charter members from churches in "old home" states. Gen. R. M. Gano of Dallas preached daily during ensuing week, and 20 others joined the church. The initial meeting was in an Odd Fellows hall. In 1878, a church building was erected. Present Gothic Revival church was built in 1891. Architect: E. B. Mackin. Distinctive interior is preserved, although bell tower has been removed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
First Christian Church of Taylor
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First Christian Church of Taylor is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5726, -97.4113 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church of Taylor (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include City of Taylor, Taylor Post Office, and Tex Avery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009091. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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