Marker Number |
14877 |
Atlas Number |
5507014877 |
Marker Title |
First Christian Church of Aubrey |
Index Entry |
First Christian Church of Aubrey |
Address |
410 N. Main |
City |
Aubrey |
County |
Denton |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
687493 |
UTM Northing |
3687191 |
Subject Codes |
Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; churches |
Marker Year |
2005 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
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Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
Marker Text |
Early Disciples of Christ in this area met as part of a union church in the Spring Hill community, where several denominations held services under a brush arbor and in a local schoolhouse. In October 1894, the Disciples established this Christian church in Aubrey under the leadership of elders R. C. Horn and E. B. Holmes. A frame sanctuary here served the church until a tornado destroyed it in 1918. Members soon rebuilt and continued their support of missions and benevolences in the process. An early commitment to area Bible schools meant dramatic growth for the young church and set the course for its history of worship, service and outreach. (2005) |