Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Episcopal Mission of the Ascension
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 1, 2020
1. Episcopal Mission of the Ascension Marker
Oldest original church building in Decatur. Consecrated by great missionary bishop, the Rt. Rev. A.C. Garrett. Erected facing Main Street (2 blks. w. of square) in 1889.
Known as "The Little Church with the Crosses", by 1912 it had deteriorated, but was restored and moved, facing Walnut Street.
In 1940 building was sold, used as mattress factory, but rescued same year and moved here, with sanctuary placed symbolically to east, toward Jerusalem.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1492.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 33° 13.703′ N, 97° 35.129′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. Marker is at the intersection of South Church Street and East Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 S Church St, Decatur TX 76234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The S. W. Tilghman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Stone Prison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wise County Messenger (approx. 0.4 miles
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Also see . . . Episcopal Church of Wise County. (Submitted on September 25, 2017.)
Photographed By James R. Murray, September 19, 2017
2. Episcopal Mission of the Ascension Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 1, 2020
3. Episcopal Mission of the Ascension Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 1, 2020
4. Episcopal Mission of the Ascension
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 1, 2020
5. Episcopal Mission of the Ascension
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 2. submitted on September 20, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 5. submitted on August 3, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
