Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Helena's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018
1. St. Helena's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Helena's Episcopal Church. . The first Episcopal worship service in Kendall County was held in the Old Kuhfuss Hall in Boerne in 1873. St. Helena's congregation was organized by Bishop R. W. B. Elliott in 1881, and a small wooden church structure was erected on this site. By 1929 the need for a new church had arisen. The original wooden building was razed to make room for a new limestone sanctuary. Later additions have included educational and office facilities. St. Helena's Church, a part of Boerne history for over a century, has often served as a center of community activities. ,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
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The first Episcopal worship service in Kendall County was held in the Old Kuhfuss Hall in Boerne in 1873. St. Helena's congregation was organized by Bishop R. W. B. Elliott in 1881, and a small wooden church structure was erected on this site. By 1929 the need for a new church had arisen. The original wooden building was razed to make room for a new limestone sanctuary. Later additions have included educational and office facilities. St. Helena's Church, a part of Boerne history for over a century, has often served as a center of community activities.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4440.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 29° 47.82′ N, 98° 44.024′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 87) and Rock Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 North Main Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beseler House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Dienger Building (approx. 0.2
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
