| Marker Number |
10827 |
| Atlas Number |
5365010827 |
| Marker Title |
First Christian Church of Carthage |
| Index Entry |
First Christian Church of Carthage |
| Address |
206 S. Market at Wellington |
| City |
Carthage |
| County |
Panola |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
373686 |
| UTM Northing |
3558381 |
| Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
| Marker Year |
1983 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
206 S. Market at Wellington, Carthage |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Gospel meetings in the late 1880s brought together enough prospective members to organize the First Christian Church of Carthage. Hamilton Pollard deeded a lot to the congregation in 1890, and a building was completed the next year. When the fellowship did not have a minister, lay persons and visiting preachers conducted services. The area oil and gas boom of 1943 brought in many new members, and a new sanctuary was opened here in 1947. The fellowship is a strong force in the community and is active in local and foreign missions. (1983) |
