First Christian Chruch of Rockdale
N 30° 39.350 W 097° 00.184
14R E 691339 N 3393161
The street address of the First Christian Church of Rockdale is 231 N. Burleson, Rockdale, TX 76567. It was organized in 1887 and had been on this location ever since.
Waymark Code: WM14MNJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2021
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The First Christian Church of Rockdale began when Reverend A.J. Bush, Sr. gathered enough potential members together in 1887 to become an organized church. Since then, several smaller buildings have been built on this property; but, by 1958, the congregation agreed to replace the old buildings with the present brick sanctuary. The church has been and still is active in missionary work.
Marker Number: 7945
Marker Text:
Organized in 1887, this church was first served by the Rev. A. J. Bush, Sr. (1846-1920), a Civil War veteran who was instrumental in establishing Christian churches in many areas of the state. Previous buildings on this site were replaced in 1958 by a new brick sanctuary, with volunteers from the congregation providing most of the labor. The church has been involved in local and foreign missionary activities for many years. Offering assistance to people in need, the First Christian Church continues to be an important part of the Rockdale community.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
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