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

Evangelist Lester L. Roloff

(1914-1982)

 
 
Evangelist Lester L. Roloff Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 17, 2023
1. Evangelist Lester L. Roloff Marker
Inscription. Youngest son of Harry A. and Sadie Roloff born at Dawson, Texas on the old Blackland Farm where he spent his boyhood days, he learned the discipline of hard work and of frugal endeavor. Equipped with the word of God. The courage of the American frontier and the homespun philosophy of the common people, Brother Roloff embarked on the road of faith that has touched thousands of lives for God.

As pastor, tent evangelist and radio preacher, God used and multiplied the talents of this willing servant, on June 8, 1951, the Roloff Evangelistic Enterprises was organized and gave birth to a great ministry for people in trouble. Countless thousands have been touched and blessed by this man of God.

He was the preacher's friend, the church's standard bearer, the common man's leader and the hope of the destitute. His "Sons” in the Ministry are all over America and the converts are all over the world.

Brother Roloff, as he was affectionately known, was like Lincoln who wore the signs and savor of the soil. He took his milk cow off to Baylor University in 1933, and it was there in the early morning in the cow shed that the disciplines of prayer, patience and humility had their desired effect.

Like Paul of old, he preached the word of God faithfully for over fifty years to both the great and the small what a godsend Brother Roloff has been to us all-the voice of one of the truly great preachers of all time.

Brother Roloff's love for people drove him night and day. His burden was to help anyone in need, regardless of the personal cost of time involved.
 
Erected by Roloff Memorial Committee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1951.
 
Location. 31° 53.638′ N, 96° 42.875′ W. Marker is in Dawson, Texas, in Navarro
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County. It is at the intersection of North 1st Street and South Main Street on North 1st Street. The marker is located in the northwest corner of the Dawson City Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 North 1st Street, Dawson TX 76639, 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Dawson (here, next to this marker); Britton Dawson Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); Braniff International Flight 352 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Battle Creek Burial Ground (approx. 1½ miles away); Battle Creek Massacre Memorial Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); Former Site of Liberty Hill Settlement (approx. 2½ miles away); Spring Hill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Hometown of Tris Speaker
The Evangelist Lester L. Roloff Marker is the first marker on the right image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 17, 2023
2. The Evangelist Lester L. Roloff Marker is the first marker on the right
(approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawson.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jul. 17, 2026