Government Hill in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Formed in 1883 to serve the Fort Sam Houston community, St. Paul's Parish at once made plans for this edifice. The RT. Rev. R.W.B. Elliott, First Bishop of the Missionary District of West Texas donated the site. Miss Mary Coles of Philadelphia, Pa., added funds to local subscriptions and hired the architect. The Gothic style church built of native stone was consecrated by Bishop Elliott on October 25, 1885.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5073.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1885.
Location. 29° 26.585′ N, 98° 28.08′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Government Hill. It is at the intersection of East Grayson Street and Willow Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grayson Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1018 East Grayson Street, San Antonio TX 78208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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: Belgian Transit of Venus Observation Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sam Houston House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bullis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Travis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-5 Antitank Gun 3″ Towed (approx. ¼ mile away); M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021
2. The view of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker from the street
Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021
3. The St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
