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 Methodist Church Johnson City TX
Johnson City Methodist Church
Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009


Johnson City TX First Christian Church
First Christian Church
6th Street and Avenue E, Johnson City
Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009

Historical Marker:

First Christian Church of Johnson City

This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1905-06. In its early years the congregation was served by traveling ministers. Among the members was Lyndon B. Johnson, who joined the congregation in 1923 at age fourteen following his baptism in the Pedernales River. The church continues to be an important part of the life of Johnson City.
(1989)


Johnson City TX First Christian Church historical marker
First Christian Church historical marker
Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009


First Baptist Church historical marker,  Johnson City TX
First Baptist Church historical marker
Avenue F and Main Street, Johnson City

Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009

Historical Marker:

First Baptist Church of Johnson City

In 1879, on July 19-20 or August 16-17, seven members formed the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ, present First Baptist Church. The Rev. James E. Bell (b. 1843) held services in the schoolhouse. Lumber for the original church building, erected here in 1900, was hauled in wagons from Austin. A 5,500-square feet building dedicated in 1951 and destroyed by fire in 1966 was replaced by the present structure in 1968. Some members of President Lyndon B. Johnson's family attended this church. In 1978 mission work of the church expanded to include sponsorship of Pedernales Valley Mission.
(1979)

Johnson City TX First Baptist Church Bell
First Baptist Church Bell
Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009


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L.B.J. Boyhood Home, Johnson City TX
L.B.J. Boyhood Home in Johnson City
Photo courtesy William Beauchamp, June 2009


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