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. Click to hear the 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: Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 35.424′ N, 96° 46.108′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies. Site of Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Lancaster (approx. 0.7 miles away); Former Site of The Head House (approx. ¾ mile away); The Town of Lancaster (approx. ¾ mile away); Lancaster Education (approx. ¾ mile away); First Presbyterian Church, U.S. of Lancaster (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Lancaster (approx. 0.8 miles away); Marshal Peter Monroe Solomon (approx. one 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 133 times since then and 37 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.