Rockdale in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Christian Church

of Rockdale

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1887, this church was first served by the Rev. A.J. Bush, Sr. (1846-1920), a Civil War veteran who was instrumental in establishing Christian churches in many areas of the state. Previous buildings on this site were replaced in 1958 by a new brick sanctuary, with volunteers from the congregation providing most of the labor. The church has been involved in local and foreign missionary activities for many years. Offering assistance to people in need, the First Christian Church continues to be an important part of the Rockdale community.Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7945.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 30° 39.349′ N, 97° 0.186′ W. Marker is in Rockdale, Texas, in Milam County. It is at the intersection of West Bell Avenue and Burleson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Bell Avenue. The marker is located on the left side of the front wall of the church at the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 Burleson Street, Rockdale TX 76567, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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

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marker: The Kay Theater (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Mundine Hotel (about 700 feet away); George Sessions Perry (about 800 feet away); International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroads in Rockdale (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Rockdale (approx. ¼ mile away); Old City Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Matinee Musical Club (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockdale.

The front entrance to the First Christian Church with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

2. The front entrance to the First Christian Church with Marker

The view of the First Christian Church from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

3. The view of the First Christian Church from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.