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

Inscription.

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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

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.

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0.2 miles away); M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier (approx. ¼ mile away); M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton" (approx. ¼ mile away); Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post (approx. ¼ mile away); M-56 Howitzer 105mm Towed (Yugoslavia) (approx. ¼ mile away); M-1905 Field Gun (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The view of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. The view of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker from the street

The St. Paul's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

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 191 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.