Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Churches
Settled 1852
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 22, 2026
1. Early Churches Marker
Thirteen of the first settlers here, led by Elder Roderick Rawlins met on Sunday, July 5, 1846, and entered into a written agreement "to associate together as a church of Christ, taking the scripture alone as our Rule of Faith and practice." The Christian Church grew from this beginning.
The Presbyterian Church organized on July 26, 1856, in the workshop of John Green, a primitive Baptist minister, with nine charter members.
The Baptist Church organized in the Masonic Hall on September 29, 1867, with thirteen charter members that grew to 100 by 1879.
Formal organization of The Methodist Church took place on May 28, 1868. Actual record of this beginning has been lost, but a list of thirty-one charter members has been compiled.
In the absence of houses of worship, church services for some groups were held at the school house, Masonic Hall, and homes of members. Those requiring immersion for baptismal practice used Ten Mile Creek. Church buildings were erected by the Baptist, 1873, the Methodist, 1874, the Presbyterian, 1884, Christian, 1887.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1868.
Location. 32° 35.553′ N, 96° 45.338′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 marker: Steel Dust (here, next to this marker); The Town Square (here, next to this marker); "Big A" Bledsoe (a few steps from this marker); M.M. Miller and Pleasant Run (a few steps from this marker); Early Growth (a few steps from this marker); Indians (a few steps from this marker); Interesting People (a few steps from this marker); Agriculture (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 22, 2026
2. Early Churches Marker
The marker is located to the right side of the building just off camera.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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