First Christian Church


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Marker Number: 1702 
Marker Title: First Christian Church 
Index Entry: First Christian Church 
Address: 2701 37th St. 
City: Snyder 
County: Scurry 
UTM Zone: 14 
UTM Easting: 319144 
UTM Northing: 3620227 
Subject Codes: CH; CR; 
Year Marker Erected: 1967 
Designations: na 
Marker Location: 2701 37th Street, Snyder. 
Marker Size: 18" x 28" 
Repairs Completed: Volunteer refinish. 
Marker Text: Organized in 1898 with eight charter member families: Messrs. and Mmes. 
W. T. Baze, A. D. Dodson, F. M. German, W. B. Stanfield, I. W. Wasson, A. C. Wilmeth; 
Mlles. Clare Dodson, Lola Morris; and Mrs. Nannie German. First building was erected 
on deep creek on land donated by A. C. Wilmeth. Some members had to wade creek after 
rains. The church was octagonal in shape, but known as "Little Round Church." Membership 
growth, 1909, required removal and remodeling. In 1950, congregation doubled after 
oil discovery. The present church was erected in 1953. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967