First Christian Church
Oldest church building in Palo Pinto, for congregation believed to have been first of any faith worshipping here. Organized 1857 in home of Dr. Stephen S. Taylor, a lay preacher. Members built church in 1882-1883. Despite 1883 storm damage, building has been in continuous use -- sometimes by other faiths during their early years. Addison and Randolph Clark, founders of Texas Christian University, were early pastors. (1968)
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
32.7663° N, 98.3025° W
Where to Find It
South 7th and W. Elm Street, Palo Pinto
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Palo Pinto Cemetery Palo Pinto
- 0.2 mi E Courthouses of Palo Pinto County Palo Pinto
- 0.2 mi E Jonathan Hamilton Baker Palo Pinto
- 0.2 mi E Old County Jail Palo Pinto
- 0.3 mi E Palo Pinto Methodist Church Palo Pinto
- 0.3 mi E First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto Palo Pinto