First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall

On November 7, 1854, a small group of Presbyterians led by the Rev. John U. Vance gathered together to organize the Rockwall Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Beginning with twenty-three charter members, the congregation met in schools and other church facilities for the first thirty-three years. In 1887 a building committee was formed under the leadership of the Rev. S.M. Templeton, and property at the present corner of Munson and Fannin streets was purchased. A small frame sanctuary was built in 1888, only to be destroyed by a windstorm three months after its completion. It was soon rebuilt, however, and served the congregation until another church building was constructed on the town square in 1928. That structure was replayed by a new sanctuary at this site in 1980. Throughout its history, this church has served the community by offering its facilities for outreach programs such as well baby clinics, elementary school tutoring, summer library reading programs, and a food and clothing pantry for the needy. Following the reunion of the Presbyterian denomination in 1983, the name of this congregation was changed to First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall. (1989)

First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall is a historical marker in Rockwall, Rockwall County, dedicated in 1989. 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 32.8999, -96.4644 near Rockwall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Glen Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Thompson, Rockwall Cemetery - Highway 205, and Memorial Park.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5397006142. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.