Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 16, 2021
1. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker
Founded among Austin colony settlers. Parish, fourth oldest in Texas, organized May 2, 1848, by missionary Bishop Geo. W. Freeman, of Arkansas. Rebuilt. Dedicated June 29, 1965, by Bishop J.M. Richardson.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8389.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1848.
Location. 30° 8.775′ N, 96° 23.728′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Airline Drive and Hillcrest Lane, on the right when traveling north on Airline Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2310 Airline Drive, Brenham TX 77834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Giddings-Stone House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Giddings Stone Mansion 1870 (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Brenham (approx. 0.4 miles away); 100th Anniversary Brenham "Banner-Press" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Germania Mutual Aid Association (approx. 0.6 miles away); William H. Watson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Milroy's Garden and Orchard (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mills Roberson “Burney” Parker (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 16, 2021
2. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 16, 2021
3. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
