Details for The Community Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5495001005
Data
| Marker Number | 1005 |
| Atlas Number | 5495001005 |
| Marker Title | The Community Church |
| Index Entry | Community Church, The |
| Address | 302 S. Poplar St. |
| City | Kermit |
| County | Winkler |
| UTM Zone | 13 |
| UTM Easting | 680471 |
| UTM Northing | 3526019 |
| Subject Codes | churches |
| Marker Year | 1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 302 South Poplar St., Kermit |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | 50 years of camp meetings, circuit riders, singings and Sunday Schools at ranches or schoolhouses filled settlers' religious needs. In 1928, when this church was organized, its sanctuary was 1910 courthouse, bought for a dollar. Present edifice--first brick building in Kermit--is on site of that first church, and was built by generous ranchers after oil discovery. Dedicated 1938. First resident pastor was C. Y. Butler. (1966) |