Marker Inscription
Organized in 1852 by Elder John R. Briscoe and Elder M. Glover in the home of J. C. Williams, this was originally called New Hope Baptist Church, as Rockwall was not founded until 1854. Charter members: Hester, Isaac, James, Mildred, and Persila Briscoe; Felitha, Martha and Rosana Jones; Hannah Thompson; J. C. and Nancy Williams. 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. (1976)
About this site
First Baptist Church of Rockwall is a historical marker in Rockwall, Rockwall County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 17 historical markers documented in Rockwall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 41 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9245, -96.4606 near Rockwall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Boydstun (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rockwall Memorial Cemetery, East Trinity Lodge No. 157, A.F. & A.M., and Rockwall County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5397006139. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
