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Eaton Memorial Chapel
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By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Eaton Memorial Chapel Marker | | |
Inscription. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic revival style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding rector, 1841-71.
Half of funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg.
After city-wide fire 1885, chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in 1946 and 1966.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7435.)
Location. 29° 18.147′ N, 94° 47.5′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of 22nd Street and Ball Street, on the left when traveling north on 22nd Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); The Galveston Movement (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue (about 400 feet away); Confederate Mariner: Leon Smith (about 500 feet away); Galveston in the Republic of Texas (about 500 feet away); The Rosenberg Library (about 500 feet away); The Rt. Rev. Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (about 600 feet away); Exploration [of Galveston] (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Galveston.| | | | 
By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Eaton Memorial Chapel | | |
Regarding Eaton Memorial Chapel. This chapel is part of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. |
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By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Eaton Memorial Chapel Survived the 1900 Hurricane | | |
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By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Eaton Memorial Chapel Bell Chamber | | |
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By Jim Evans | |
| | | 5. Eaton Memorial Chapel is part of part of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 1, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then. Last updated on August 7, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 5. submitted on August 7, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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