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Central Christian Church (Austin, Texas)

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Historic church in Texas, United States

United States historic place
Central Christian Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Central Christian Church in 2006
Central Christian Church (Austin, Texas) is located in TexasCentral Christian Church (Austin, Texas)Show map of TexasCentral Christian Church (Austin, Texas) is located in the United StatesCentral Christian Church (Austin, Texas)Show map of the United States
Location1110 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas
Coordinates30°16′29″N 97°44′40″W / 30.27472°N 97.74444°W / 30.27472; -97.74444
Arealess than one acre
Built1929
ArchitectWhite, Robert Leon; Vosper, Samuel Charles Phelps
Architectural styleRomanesque Revival
NRHP reference No.92000889
Added to NRHPJuly 16, 1992

Central Christian Church is a major church in downtown Austin, Texas affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Organized in 1847, it is one of the oldest congregations in the city.

The church has also been known as Christian Church of Austin. The current church building, featuring Romanesque Revival architecture, was completed in 1929. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Texas Historical Commission Marker Text

In 1847, eight years after the City of Austin was platted, ten members of the Disciples of Christ Brotherhood met to organize this congregation. Although early records of the church are scarce, it is known that regular worship services were being held in a local school building by 1852. The Christian Church of Austin, as the congregation originally was known, acquired its first property at Eighth and Colorado Streets and worshiped at that site until moving to this location in 1929. An early dispute over theological and procedural matters split the congregation in 1888. Until 1896, when the Rev. S. D. Dutcher was appointed pastor, leaders of the church were selected from among the laity. The fellowship adopted its current name during the early years of the twentieth century, after other Disciples of Christ congregations had been organized in Austin. Although much growth has occurred in the outlying sections of the city, Central Christian Church has remained a vital force in the downtown area. Its ministry has included the establishment of several other congregations. As one of the oldest churches in Austin, Central Christian has provided the city with significant service and leadership. (1985)

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Texas Historical Commission

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