Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Christian Church Palestine, Texas
From its very beginning the church has been of evangelistic nature. A Rev. Mr. Jordan (relinquishing affiliation with the Baptist Church) became the first pastor, ministering not only to the newly-formed congregation but to other settlements near and far.
In the early 1850's, Rev. Carroll Kendrick became pastor. He too believed in the need for evangelism and pressed Joseph Clark to work with him.
Clark set forth strengthening congregations already formed, establishing new churches and expounding the gospel. Interrupted only by the Civil War, evangelistic work by the church continues to this day.
The first church building, erected in 1859, was located on Poplar and Fannin streets; the second on Houston and Crawford in 1884: the third, built in 1905, is now used for an educational building. The present church was constructed in 1955.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8748.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 31° 45.815′ N, 95° 37.825′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Crawford Street and North Houston Street, on the right when traveling west on East Crawford Street. The marker is located on the right side of the newer church building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 E Crawford St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Hastings (about 400 feet away); Old Town (about 400 feet away); Palestine Post Office and Federal Building (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Kolstad Jewelers (about 500 feet away); Palestine High School and Luckett Kolstad Field (about 500 feet away); Site of McKnight Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.