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

St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021

1. St. Matthews Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.

The earliest Episcopal worship services in the Comanche area were conducted in the late 1870s by Bishop Alexander C. Garrett of Dallas. In 1886, soon after the organization of the St. Matthews congregation, work began on this frame building. Located on land deeded by Sarah Jane Walcott, it is the oldest existing church structure in Comanche County and has been in continuous use since its completion in 1887.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Erected 1964 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4473.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 31° 54.092′ N, 98° 36.223′ W. Marker is in Comanche, Texas, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of North Austin Street (State Highway 16) and East Paine Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Austin Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 North Austin Street, Comanche TX 76442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Christian Church of Comanche (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of John Wesley Hardin's Murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Comanche (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas Longhorn (approx. ¼ mile away); Jo G. Hardin and Cousins (approx. ¼ mile away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. ¼ mile away); Preacher Hardin Family (approx. ¼ mile away); The Comanche Chief (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Comanche.

The St. Matthews Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. The St. Matthews Episcopal Church and Marker

The view of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021

3. The view of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.