Hamilton in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Mary’s Church

Photographed By James Hulse, February 22, 2021

1. St. Mary’s Church Marker

Inscription.

First Episcopal church in Hamilton County. Services were begun 1868 in home of Mrs. E.D. Bell, Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg; first Bishop of Texas, who rode here horseback from Galveston.

Site given 1891 by Maj. C.W. Cotton. Building committee: S.D. Felt, J.L. Spurlin, E.R. Williams. Gothic architecture. Bell given by a St. Louis merchant.

Consecrated 1896 by bishop A.C. Garrett. Rev. W.W. Patrick was the first Rector.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6375.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 31° 42.23′ N, 98° 7.509′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 36) and South College Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door of the St. Mary’s Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 West Main Street, Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. George R. Freeman (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Hamilton Bank and Trust Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rice-Eidson Building (about 300 feet away); James Drugstore (about 400 feet away); United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Methodist Church Bell (about 400 feet away); Rice Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

The front entrance to the St. Mary’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 22, 2021

2. The front entrance to the St. Mary’s Church

St. Mary’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 22, 2021

3. St. Mary’s Church

The view of the St. Mary’s Church from across the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 22, 2021

4. The view of the St. Mary’s Church from across the road

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.