Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2011
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Saint Paul's, the oldest church in Kansas, was the site of the first consecration of a church, the first confirmation of a child, and the first ordination of a priest.
From 1837 to 1856 a mission served both the fort and the city.
On December 10, 1856, three Episcopal communicants organized a parish with the Reverend Hiram Stone as pastor. The church was named St. Paul's as fostering care was extended by St. Paul's Church of New Haven, Connecticut.
The present church was built in 1864. It was added to in 1872. The total cost of the church and the addition was $13,000.
Erected 1970 by Leavenworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1890.
Location. 39° 19.18′ N, 94° 55.126′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is on 7th Street near Seneca Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 North 7th Street, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul Lutheran Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple B'Nai Jeshurun (about 600 feet away); Davis Funeral Chapel
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Also see . . . Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. (Submitted on March 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2011
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2011
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2011
4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
