Lancaster in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) of Lancaster

Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription.

On July 5, 1846, Roderick Rawlins (1776 - 1848) and 13 settlers began this fellowship. They met in homes and a one-room log schoolhouse. For years ordained members and itinerant preachers led services. After disruptions of the Civil War, the membership reorganized in 1880. The first church house was built in 1887 at the corner of Main and Henry. It burned in 1918 with other structures on the Square and was replaced the next year. In 1957 this site was acquired; the building was erected in 1960. This is one of the oldest Christian congregations in continuous service in the state.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6696.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 32° 35.424′ N, 96° 46.108′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas County. It is on Julian Henry, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 W Main Street, Lancaster TX 75146, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies

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& Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Lancaster (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fabulous Racehorse Steel Dust (approx. 0.7 miles away); Recreation (approx. 0.7 miles away); Transportation (approx. 0.7 miles away); High Education (approx. 0.7 miles away); Houses (approx. ¾ mile away); Former Site of The Head House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020

2. First Christian Church Marker

First Christian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020

3. First Christian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.