Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Calvary Episcopal Church

Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2020

1. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker

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This congregation grew out of Episcopal Missionary efforts that began soon after Texas gained its independence from Mexico. In 1859, through the effort of Judge W.E. Kendall, the first church building was erected and the church became a parish. Early clergy included the Rev. Hannibal Pratt and the Rev. William T. Dalzell. Members have included statesman Mirabeau B. Lamar and many descendants of early Texas colonists. The congregation's rich heritage provides a significant link to the early history of the Episcopal Church in Texas.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8983.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 29° 34.559′ N, 95° 45.922′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of South 11th Street (Farm to Market Road 762) and Austin Street, on the right when traveling south on South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 South 11th Street, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. The Peareson-Winston House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Darst-Yoder House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Deaf Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erastus ("Deaf") Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Richmond (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moore Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Bend County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2020

2. Calvary Episcopal Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.