Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
1. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church Marker
Pioneer Episcopalians worshiped at the Kerr County Courthouse in 1881. In 1884-88, they erected a small frame Gothic church. The Rev. J. E. Hole served 1890-91 as first resident Rector; the Rev. Richard Galbraith, 1894-1908, as first permanent Rector. In 1908 Saint Peter's became a Parish. The Rev. J. E. Ellis, 1908-13 Rector, founded a Boy Scout troop here, before Scouting had originated nationally. The present church was built in 1928. Annexes were added later. The greatly enlarged membership includes descendants of early communicants.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4486.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 30° 2.66′ N, 99° 8.187′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 27) 0.1 miles north of Tivy Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 St Peter's Street, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Notre Dame Catholic School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); V-K Garage Theater (about 700 feet away); Notre Dame Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christian Dietert Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fawcett Furniture Building (1882) (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
2. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
3. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
