Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Original site of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 17, 2010
1. Original site of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
Original site of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. . The first Episcopal service in Lufkin was held in 1893 by the Rev. George L. Crocket for the W.G. Barron and R.B. Shearer families. St. Mary's Mission was established in 1895 by the Rev. C.M. Beckwith, but the congregation did not have a permanent church building until 1906 when the structure on this site was erected and the name St. Cyprian's was adopted. The building was bricked in 1929 and later gutted by fire, after which the congregation moved to another location. St. Cyprian's original sanctuary stands today as Lufkin's oldest existing church building.
The first Episcopal service in Lufkin was held in 1893 by the Rev. George L. Crocket for the W.G. Barron and R.B. Shearer families. St. Mary's Mission was established in 1895 by the Rev. C.M. Beckwith, but the congregation did not have a permanent church building until 1906 when the structure on this site was erected and the name St. Cyprian's was adopted. The building was bricked in 1929 and later gutted by fire, after which the congregation moved to another location. St. Cyprian's original sanctuary stands today as Lufkin's oldest existing church building.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8721.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 31° 20.56′ N, 94° 43.56′ W. Marker is in Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is at the intersection of Second Street and Paul Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 N Second St, Lufkin TX 75901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Angelina (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Lufkin (about 600 feet away); Lufkin Telephone Exchange (approx. ¼ mile away);
More about this marker. The building now houses the Museum of East Texas.
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010
2. Original site of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
