Havre in Hill County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2019
1. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church. . Havre's first Episcopal church service was held in 1900 at Fort Assiniboine, south of Havre. After the arrival of the Reverend Leonard J. Christler in 1907, regular services were conducted in town. The Reverend Christler immediately began plans for a permanent church, and groundbreaking took place the following year. Distinguished Kalispell architect Marion B. Riffo drew the blueprints for this beautiful Gothic style building. Constructed of donated granite from Helena, shipped by rail free of charge, the church was finally completed in 1918. Its elegant and distinctive features include a crenellated tower and carillon, graceful arched windows, and stained glass.
Havre's first Episcopal church service was held in 1900 at Fort Assiniboine, south of Havre. After the arrival of the Reverend Leonard J. Christler in 1907, regular services were conducted in town. The Reverend Christler immediately began plans for a permanent church, and groundbreaking took place the following year. Distinguished Kalispell architect Marion B. Riffo drew the blueprints for this beautiful Gothic style building. Constructed of donated granite from Helena, shipped by rail free of charge, the church was finally completed in 1918. Its elegant and distinctive features include a crenellated tower and carillon, graceful arched windows, and stained glass.
Erected by Montana Historical Society; Department of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places.
Location. 48° 32.893′ N, 109° 40.748′ W. Marker is in Havre, Montana, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 6th Street, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 539 3rd Avenue, Havre MT 59501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
