Rockett in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rockett Christian Church
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 4, 2026
1. Rockett Christian Church Marker
The Rockett Christian Church grew out of early worship services that began in the area about 1853. Formally organized in 1894, the congregation constructed this sanctuary in 1900-01. The Carpenter Gothic building features lancet windows, and octagonal front porch, interior beaded board wainscoting, and the original wooden pews. Despite a period of inactivity in the 1960s, the sanctuary was later reopened for regular services.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7143.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 32° 28.18′ N, 96° 45.792′ W. Marker is in Rockett, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of Maple Leaf and Farm to Market Road 813, on the right when traveling west on Maple Leaf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Maple Leaf, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Graves Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Bell's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rutherford's Crossing Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Smith Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of Grady School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Red Oak Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Parsons' Cavalry (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ellis County (approx.
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 4, 2026
2. Rockett Christian Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
