First Church of Christ, Scientist

201 North A Street

The citizens forming the nucleus of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Arkansas City were granted a charter in 1888.

Church services were held continuously since that date at various locations until a church property was purchased in 1898 at 108 N. Second St. In November 1911, the church purchased property at the northwest corner of A Street and Chestnut Avenue, where the current building stands.

The cornerstone of this new church was laid on November 2, 1915, and the terra cotta brick structure was completed and used for services on July 16, 1916.

The church features a Greek revival style and resembles the Pantheon in Rome, with its circular sanctuary, shallow pediment and Doric columns.