Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. James Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. St. James Church Marker
First Episcopal services in Taylor were held 1878 by the Rev. E. Wickens, a missionary. Visitations were also made by the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first bishop of Texas. Services were in homes and opera house. This church of cypress, oak and pine woods was completed 1893, in traditional cruciform plan.
The organ installed in 1914 is still in use. The structure retains original stained glass windows and interior paneling.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9334.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 30° 34.376′ N, 97° 24.898′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 Davis St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tucker-Smith House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doak Home (about 500 feet away); The Taylor Public Schools (about 700 feet away); The Tenth Street United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Taylor (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Taylor (approx.
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Also see . . . St. James Episcopal Church. Photos of the exterior and interior of church, including the organ installed in 1914. (Submitted on April 1, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
2. St. James Church and Marker
3. St. James Church Organ
Photo courtesy of and used by permission of Terry Pierce at St. James Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on April 8, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
