(Former) First Baptist Church - Rockwall, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 55.848 W 096° 27.467
14S E 737700 N 3646483
Organized in 1852 by Elder John R. Briscoe and Elder M. Glover in the home of J. C. Williams, it was originally called New Hope Baptist Church, as Rockwall was not founded until 1854.
Waymark Code: WMYD3C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MountainWoods
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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.

Date Built: 01/01/1876

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

Church Address:
306 E Rusk St
Rockwall,, TX USA
75087


Service Times: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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