Church of Christ ~ Ladonia
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Ladonia Church of Christ
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Church of Christ 
The Church of Christ began meeting in the present building in 1927. At that time, the building was owned by the Southern Presbyterian Church.
The land on which the building stands was a part of the John Robinson survey. This land was granted by the Govenor of Texas to F. McCown assignee of John Robinson in 1858. It was deeded to Elijah Dupree in 1857, then to John Nail in 1862. After the death of John Nail, it was deeded by his heir, J. W. Nail, to G. E. Eagleton in 1887. In 1890 G. E. Eagleton deeded it to W. N. Mc Cown and J. W. Nail, trustees of the Presbyterian Church for the sum of one dollar.
In 1941 it was bought by the Ladonia Church of Christ for the sum of $500.00. At that time the elders of the church Ernest Tolleson and J. P. Maynor
At the first meeting of The Church of Christ, the following were present:Lee Hulsey & family, Mr & Mrs Moorehead, Uke Thompson & family, Mrs Eulalia Sandal, Ed Lackey & family, and Doss Smith.
There is no record which shows when the building was constructed. Since it became the property of the Southern Presbyterian Church in 1890, it is assumed that the building was erected about that time.
In 1952 the building was completely remodeled. The tall steeple holding a large bell was removed. two glass rooms and a baptistry were added. In the early sixties the old opera seats were replaced with modern pews. In 1981 vinyl siding was added.
"Mr. Edward Parsons led the singing for the church over a period of 25 years."
This was in an undated newspaper article and by line:
"Information from Mrs. Iva Fowler. Contributed by Muriel Burleson.



 

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