First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas)

The First Christian Church is a historic church at 103 South Boston Avenue in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. It is a single-story building with a cruciform plan and a Gothic Revival brick exterior. It was built in 1885–86 with a wooden exterior and smaller plan; the brick siding was added during a major remodeling and expansion in 1925. It was built for a congregation affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, which was founded in 1882. It was judged one of the most expensive wooden churches in the state when it was built.[2]

First Christian Church
First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas) is located in Arkansas
First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas)
Location in Arkansas
First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas) is located in the United States
First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas)
Location in United States
Location103 S. Boston Ave., Russellville, Arkansas
Coordinates35°16′47″N 93°7′55″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1885 (1885)
ArchitectPrice, J.D.; Eaton, J.P. & A.K. Bollinger
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.06000418[1]
Added to NRHPMay 24, 2006

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for First Christian Church". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-04-17.


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