[Texas Historical Commission Marker: First Christian Church]
Description:
Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for First Christian Church in Van Alstyne, Texas. Text: The predecessor of this church, the first Disciples of Christ congregation in Texas, was founded during the winter of 1841-1842 at McKinney's Landing in Bowie county near the Texas-Arkansas border.
Collin McKinney, pioneer settler and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was the leader of the Bowie county congregation, which had worshipped informally since 1831. Between 184…
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Date:
2011-12/2012-03
Creator:
West, Carolyn Effie
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Partner:
Private Collection of Carolyn West