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

First Baptist Church of Rockwall

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 18, 2022

1. First Baptist Church of Rockwall Marker

Inscription.

Organized in 1852 by Elder John R. Briscoe and Elder M. Glover in the home of J. C. Williams, this was originally called New Hope Baptist Church, as Rockwall was not founded until 1854. Charter members: Hester, Isaac, James, Mildred, and Persila Briscoe; Felitha, Martha and Rosana Jones; Hannah Thompson; J. C. and Nancy Williams. First regular pastor was the Rev. H. E. Calahan. After years in homes, schoolhouses, and a Masonic hall, the congregation occupied a building of its own in 1876; present sanctuary, 1970. This is the oldest congregation in the Dallas Baptist Association.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6139.)

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

Location. 32° 55.47′ N, 96° 27.638′ W. Marker is in Rockwall, Texas, in Rockwall County. Marker is at the intersection of West Boydstun Avenue and Boydstun on West Boydstun Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 W Boydstun Ave, Rockwall TX 75087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Trinity Lodge No. 157, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rockwall County (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Rockwall County

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(approx. half a mile away); Central National Road of the Republic of Texas (approx. one mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Church of Christ in Rockwall (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fate Prebyterian Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockwall.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 18, 2022

2. First Baptist Church of Rockwall Marker

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 18, 2022

3. First Baptist Church of Rockwall

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.