Fate in Rockwall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fate Prebyterian Church
In the early years, a circuit rider served as minister of this and other area churches. One early circuit rider was the Rev. J.A. Hornbeak (d. 1939), who was serving as minister of the Fate Presbyterian Church in 1894 when the members constructed the first sanctuary. Located on Brown Street, it was built under the supervision of head carpenter H.A. Kale (1834-1921), a charter member of the congregation. The church continued to worship in the structure until the early 1920s. In 1926, a new church building was completed at this site.
With historic ties to the earliest days of the Fate community, the Fate Presbyterian Church remains an important institution in Rockwall County. Church members have included many community leaders and pioneer area settlers.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6141.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 32° 56.43′ N, 96° 22.881′ W. Marker is in Fate, Texas, in Rockwall County. Marker is at the intersection of William E Crawford Avenue and Elmhurst Lane, on the right when traveling north on William E Crawford Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 William E Crawford 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. Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of Christ in Rockwall (approx. 2.4 miles away); Blackland Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles away); First United Methodist Church of Royse City (approx. 3.9 miles away); Royse City's First United Methodist Church Building (approx. 4 miles away); Central National Road of the Republic of Texas (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rockwall County (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Rockwall County (approx. 4.6 miles away).
Regarding Fate Prebyterian Church. The building is now home of Calvary Chapel of Fate.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.