Marker Number |
11194 |
Atlas Number |
5225011194 |
Marker Title |
First Christian Church of Crockett |
Index Entry |
First Christian Church of Crockett |
Address |
200 Gordon Drive |
City |
Crockett |
County |
Houston |
UTM Zone |
15 |
UTM Easting |
266866 |
UTM Northing |
3467708 |
Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
Marker Year |
1997 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
corner of Mimosa and Gordon in Crockett |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
Marker Text |
Members of this congregation met for abut two years before they were formally organized in 1901 under the leadership of the Reverend Harry Hamilton. A wood sanctuary built in 1901 served the congregation until 1949, when a larger brick church edifice was erected. A fellowship hall was added in 1960. Membership dropped in 1975, and ministerial students conducted worship services. By 1979 church membership tripled and a new fellowship hall was built. The congregation supports many domestic and foreign mission programs, and continues to serve the community. |