Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ of Hillsboro)
Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas
Marker Inscription
The earliest worship service for local Disciples was conducted on September 11, 1881. Six years later the fellowship was formally chartered with 35 members. Meetings were held in private homes, the courthouse, and the schoolhouse until a sanctuary was built on Waco Street in 1886. After a fire destroyed the structure in 1892 the members rebuilt here. Active in support of missions and benevolent organizations, the church has been a significant institution in the community. Membership has included two missionaries, Nona Boegman and the Rev. Allan Eubank.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Disciples of Christ in Hillsboro first gathered for worship in 1881 and formally chartered their fellowship in 1887 with 35 members, meeting in homes, the courthouse, and the schoolhouse before building a sanctuary. A fire destroyed that first structure in 1892, and the members rebuilt on this site. Long active in missions and benevolent work, the congregation counted missionaries Nona Boegman and the Rev. Allan Eubank among its members.
Why it matters
Congregations like this one carried both faith and social service into growing Texas towns, and their support of missionaries extended a small community's reach far beyond Hill County.
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Related people
- · Nona Boegman
- · Rev. Allan Eubank
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