Details for First Christian Church of Kaufman

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5257009427

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Marker Number 9427
Atlas Number 5257009427
Marker Title First Christian Church of Kaufman
Index Entry First Christian Church of Kaufman
Address 506 S. Houston St.
City Kaufman
County Kaufman
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 752663
UTM Northing 3608876
Subject Codes Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches
Marker Year 1980
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text R. A. Hindman, who started the first newspaper in Kaufman, moved to the area in 1861. With his direction, this congregation was organized the same year. Services were conducted in homes until 1877 when members bought a sanctuary at the corner of Shannon and Houston streets from the Presbyterian church. A two-story residence at 504 S. Houston, acquired in 1956, served as an educational building until fire destroyed it in 1961. Later that year the church began worshiping at this location in remodeled barracks moved from Love Field in Dallas.

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