First Christian Church of Lancaster

(Disciples of Christ) On July 5, 1846, Roderick Rawlins (1776 - 1848) and 13 settlers began this fellowship. They met in homes and a one-room log schoolhouse. For years ordained members and itinerant preachers led services. After disruptions of the Civil War, the membership reorganized in 1880. The first church house was built in 1887 at the corner of Main and Henry. It burned in 1918 with other structures on the Square and was replaced the next year. In 1957 this site was acquired; the building was erected in 1960. This is one of the oldest Christian congregations in continuous service in the state.

First Christian Church of Lancaster is a historical marker in Lancaster, Dallas County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.5905, -96.7686 near Lancaster. The nearest cataloged historic site is Confederate Arms Factory (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First United Methodist Church of Lancaster, Randlett House, and Lancaster.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006696. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.