Bovina in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, November 29, 2011
1. St. Alban's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Alban's Episcopal Church was first built in 1858 along the Jackson-Vicksburg Road, now known as The Warriors Trail, and consecrated in 1859. During the Civil War, St. Alban's became a haven for civilians fleeing war-torn Vicksburg. In May 1863, the Union army took possession of the church for military purposes. The church was desecrated and left in ruins. The cornerstone and shards of glass were all that remained. In 1870, St. Alban's was rebuilt, the cornerstone reset and the broken glass used to create a unique round window. The present Gothic style sanctuary was erected in 1928, retaining the 1870 structure to serve as the parish hall.
St. Alban's Episcopal Church was first built in 1858 along the Jackson-Vicksburg Road, now known as The Warriors Trail, and consecrated in 1859. During the Civil War, St. Alban's became a haven for civilians fleeing war-torn Vicksburg. In May 1863, the Union army took possession of the church for military purposes. The church was desecrated and left in ruins. The cornerstone and shards of glass were all that remained. In 1870, St. Alban's was rebuilt, the cornerstone reset and the broken glass used to create a unique round window. The present Gothic style sanctuary was erected in 1928, retaining the 1870 structure to serve as the parish hall.
Erected 2011 by St. Alban's Episcopal Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.
Location. 32° 20.949′ N, 90° 44.372′ W. Marker is in Bovina, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Warriors Trail, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5930 Warriors Trail, Vicksburg MS 39180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024
4. St. Alban's Episcopal Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. 4. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
