Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Church construction began in December 1859. Col. Robert E. Lee, stationed in San Antonio at that time, was a leader in parish activities. The Civil War interrupted construction, and work did not resume until 1873. The building was completed in 1875 under the leadership of the Rev. Walter R. Richardson. Saint Mark's was the Cathedral of the Missionary District of Western Texas from 1876 to 1888.
Designed by noted New York architect Richard Upjohn, Saint Mark's is an excellent example of a Gothic Revival style church. It exhibits such hallmark features as buttresses, window tracery, and a castellated tower. Designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, it received the official Texas Historical Building Medallion in 1962.
Active in missionary and community outreach endeavors throughout its history, Saint Mark's continues to offer a variety of programs. Many of Saint Mark's rectors have become bishops of the Episcopal church.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4463.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1859.
Location. 29° 25.723′ N, 98° 29.33′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East Pecan Street and Jefferson, on the left when traveling east on East Pecan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 East Pecan Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Travis Park United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maverick-Carter House (about 600 feet away); Toltec Apartments (about 600 feet away); South Texas Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beversdorff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Augustus Maverick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Navarro Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Historic Houston Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.