Details for First Christian Church of Crockett

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011194

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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.