Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021
1. St. Mary's Episcopal Church Marker
This is one of the finest examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture in the U.S. The cornerstone was laid in 1890 and the church was dedicated on February 11, 1891. The design is based o blueprints of St. Mary's Church in Middlesborough, England. Alexander Arthur once attended church here. Gifts from British founders and descendants on Easter 1891 included a Tiffany-designed stained glass window, hand-carved eagle lectern and brass Communion rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1891.
Location. 36° 36.54′ N, 83° 43′ W. Marker is in Middlesboro, Kentucky, in Bell County. Marker is on Englewood Road, 0.2 miles west of North 20th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Lothbury Ave, Middlesboro KY 40965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Middlesborough (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tri - State Heroes (about 700 feet away); Mountain Vision (about 800 feet away); Colonel Arthur Campbell
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021
2. St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
