City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 27, 2013

1. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish was established in 1853. Between 1861 and 1863, the church was used as a hospital, first by Confederates and later by Federal forces. The present church structure was designed by noted architect William Halsey Wood. Its cornerstone was set in 1886. Beginning in the 1960s, the Parish helped lead community efforts to address racial inequality and other social issues. The mother of nine Episcopal churches in the Chattanooga area, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 106.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 35° 2.905′ N, 85° 18.763′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in City Center. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Street and West 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 West 7th Street, Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. G. W. Franklin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miller Brothers Department Store c. 1898

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); William "Uncle Bill" Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away); William (Uncle Bill) Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Block Building / Site of First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Crutchfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chattanooga Daily Rebel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Union Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 27, 2013

2. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 27, 2013

3. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.