First Christian Church
Historical marker location:(Organized 1906) An early church in Crowell. First officials: Pastor, J. E. Chase; Elders, J. W. Cope, S. J. Fenton; Deacons, E. P. Bomar, F. H. Crews; Clerk, Ben Henderson; Treasurer, J. H. Self. Site, gift of C. A. Andrews, was chosen by Mrs. Ida Cheek, Robert Cole, Jim Meason. Original church building had 61 years continuous use.
(1969)
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