Church History
The First Christian Church of El Campo, Texas, has a rich history that has been recognized with a Texas Historical Marker.
Key Historical Points:
- Established: January 1904, by residents of El Campo, including Mack Webb, the city's first mayor.
- Early Worship: Initially, members worshiped in the Methodist Sanctuary.
- First Building: Completed in November 1904, located at 205 W. West Street.
- Overcoming Challenges: The church building was damaged by a hurricane in 1909 and a fire in 1933.
- Repaired Building: The repaired building remained in use until 1950.
- Second Sanctuary: Dedicated in 1950.
- Educational Building: Added in the late 1950s.
- Community Involvement: The church has a history of sharing pastors and facilities with other area churches and organizations.
- Community Programs: Developed many educational, outreach, and fellowship programs, including community study and training groups.
- Texas Historical Marker: Erected in 2004 by the Texas Historical Commission. The marker number is 15320.
Location: The First Christian Church of El Campo is located at 205 W. West Street, El Campo, Texas. The historical marker is situated on the northwest section of the church grounds, near the intersection of W West Street and Fahrenthold Street. The church's historical marker details the church's founding, its original building, the challenges it faced, and its continued community involvement. It is listed on the Atlas: Texas Historical Commission website under Atlas Number 5507015320.