Lockhart in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Organized in 1853 by the Rev. Joseph Wood Dunn, this parish erected its own church building in 1855-56. Bishop G.W. Freeman, who dedicated the edifice in 1857, noted its fine acoustics. It was built of an early type of concrete fashioned from caliche, gravel, and sand. The belfry was damaged by an 1879 tornado and removed, but the original stone floor remains. Stained glass windows enhance the gothic detailing. The structure was restored in 1976.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962
Additional marker:
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1974
Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9768.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 29° 53.116′ N, 97° 40.408′ W. Marker is in Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell County. Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street and West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street. The marker is located on the right side of the Church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 North Church Street, Lockhart TX 78644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caldwell County Confederate Soldiers Memorial (about 500 feet away); Caldwell County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Caldwell County (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart (about 700 feet away); Susanna Dickinson Hannig-Messenger of the Alamo (about 700 feet away); Dr. Eugene Clark Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caldwell County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockhart.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.