I found no history on this cross. With the posts attached to the horizontal beam, my guess is that the cross is used during the Lenten season to hang colored cloth to denote the passing of the season. This appears to be a very late 20th or early 21st century construction - there is very little in the way of wear on the cross. The cross is of wooden 4 x 4's.
More information on the Church -
This two-story brick, cut stone, and stucco building is located at 101 E Gay Street. There is a entablature stone on the west side of the building that reads: 18 89 Christian Church. Entry to the building is via a pair of very beautiful wooden doors with a stained glass transom above. There is a bell tower that extends above the entryway. From the church website on the history of the church - (
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"c.1840 Services were held in members' homes
1851 The congregation began meeting in the old Johnson County courthouse.
1859 A large brick church was built on West Gay Street
1860-65 Members scattered during the Civil War
1866 A white frame structure was built at 218 West Gay Street
1889 The present building was built and dedicated
1923 Improvements were made in the church building to provide Sunday school classrooms
1930's In the mid 1930's the Steeple blew off in a storm
1951 The basement of the church building was remodeled to provide a larger Fellowship Hall
1961 Ground was broken for the Education Wing
1963 The Education Wing was dedicated on September 8th
1975 Air conditioning was installed throughout the building
1980 The interior of the church was remodeled. The pews were refinished, the interior painted, and new carpet installed.
1983 The cornerstone was replaced
1985 The steeple was rebuilt and installed.
1988 The exterior of the church got a facelift as the stonework was repaired and sealed. Six mahogany doors were installed.
2001 Septagon Construction was approved as the architect and general contractor. In April, the capital campaign began.
2001 Groundbreaking ceremonies were held August 26
2002 Construction was completed in the summer.
2002 Dedication of new Christian Life Center was August 18."