La Grange in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. James Episcopal Church

Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2021

1. St. James Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1885 for parish formed in 1855. On lot donated by Shropshire family. In continuous use as only Episcopal Church in Fayette County. Original furnishings, handmade by rector and congregation, still in use.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4443.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 29° 54.48′ N, 96° 52.431′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of North Monroe Street and East Colorado Street, on the right when traveling north on North Monroe Street. The marker is located on the south side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 North Monroe Street, La Grange TX 78945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Webb-Schneider House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bradshaw-Killough House (about 500 feet away); Casino Hall

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The First U.S. Postal Rural Mail Route in Texas (approx. ¼ mile away); City Library Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Sundial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grandmother's Flower Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lester Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

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

Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2021

2. The St. James Episcopal Church and Marker

The view of the St. James Episcopal Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2021

3. The view of the St. James Episcopal Church from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.