Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its roots to Christ Church, Matagorda, from which parish many of its early members had come following the relocation of the Matagorda County seat to Bay City in 1894. Formally organized in 1895 under the leadership of the Rev. John U. Graf, St. Mark's held early worship services in the two-story frame building that also served as a temporary courthouse. The first church building was completed in 1901 during the ministry of the Rev. John L. Sloan. Over the years, the congregation has placed an emphasis on community service and outreach.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5057.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 28° 58.905′ N, 95° 58.282′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Avenue E and 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue E. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the church property by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Avenue E, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gaines Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huston's Drug Store (about 400 feet away); Bouldin Building (about 400 feet away); Sugar Cane Mill

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(about 500 feet away); Matagorda, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Bay City Post Office (about 500 feet away); Ira Ingram (about 600 feet away); Old Bay City Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

The St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. The St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. The view of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Marker from the street

(Marker is far left in the photo)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

4. The view of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.