First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Smithville
Smithville
Bastrop County, Texas
30 00.487' N 97 09.363' W
Directions: Start at the intersection of Burleson Street and 4th Street in Smithville. The church is on the northeast corner of the intersection.
Text: Formed in 1896, this congregation worshiped originally at Maney's Opera House and later shared the Cumberland Presbyterian facility. The Disciples erected this church structure in 1903. Builders were Chester H. Turney, a member of this fellowship, and his brother Major M. Turney, of the Presbyterian congregation. The building has a bell tower above the entrance vestibule. Stained glass transoms decorate the windows.