East Dallas Christian Church
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Members of Central Christian Church organized this fellowship in 1903. The earliest services were held in a wooden chapel at the northeast corner of Peak and Victor Streets. The Rev. John Stevens served as the first pastor. In 1907 the tabernacle was moved to this site, donated by J. J. Hart. A new brick building replaced the structure in 1912. A leader in the growth of east Dallas, the church has actively supported neighborhood programs, missions, and the Juliette Fowler Home, started by member Sara Harwood. Many prominent Dallas leaders have been members here. (1982)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Members of Central Christian Church organized this fellowship in 1903, first meeting in a wooden chapel and moving to this donated site in 1907 before erecting a brick building in 1912. Under its first pastor, the Rev. John Stevens, and later leaders, the church became a force in the growth of east Dallas, backing neighborhood programs and missions — including the Juliette Fowler Home, launched by member Sara Harwood.
Why it matters
The congregation illustrates how urban churches drove charitable and civic life in fast-growing turn-of-the-century American cities, with women members founding lasting institutions of care.
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Related people
- · Rev. John Stevens
- · Sara Harwood
- · J. J. Hart
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