First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Kerrville
Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas
Marker Inscription
In the early 1880s a small group of pioneer Kerrville women collected funds to build a Union church, and a small sanctuary was completed in 1885. Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and other congregations shared the building with the Christian (Disciples of Christ) Fellowship for many years. Through the efforts of the Rev. P. E. Hawkins and Dr. H. R. Wall, the First Christian Church of Kerrville was granted sole ownership of the Union building in 1925. Through the years, its members have become active in outreach and missionary programs. (1985)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
In the early 1880s a small band of pioneer Kerrville women raised the money to build a union church, completing a modest sanctuary in 1885 that several denominations shared for years. Through the efforts of two local leaders, the Christian (Disciples of Christ) congregation gained sole ownership of the building in 1925. Its members went on to build a lasting record of outreach and missionary work in the Hill Country.
Why it matters
That the church began with the fundraising of frontier women highlights the often-overlooked role women played as founders and financiers of community institutions in the West.
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Related people
- · P. E. Hawkins
- · H. R. Wall
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