Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 3, 2021
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
In 1836 Bishop L. S. Ives traveled from Valle Crucis to lead the first Episcopal service in Wilkes County. The service was held in the home of James and Susan Dodge on Main Street, Wilkesboro. Their three children were the first members to be baptized. As the membership grew, fanny Williams and Mary Williams Peden led the drive to build a church on land donated by James Gwyn and Samuel Patterson in 1846. The church, built with bricks made on site by slaves of church members, was finished and consecrated in 1849 at a cost of $1,024.
Deacon William R. Gries, ordained in 1850, was the first rector. St. Paul’s is the oldest congregation in Wilkesboro and continues to faithfully serve this community. The original church now serves as a chapel.
Erected 2017 by Charlie Lankford, Eagle Scout Project, Boy Scout Troop 399.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 36° 8.95′ N, 81° 9.302′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. Marker can be reached from West Cowles Street just west of North West Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at ground-level near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Introduction to the Labyrinth (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkes County Frescoes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Federal Building (about 600 feet away); Captain Robert Cleveland Log Home (about 700 feet away); The Old Wilkes Jail (about 700 feet away); Gray Brothers Furniture Company (about 700 feet away); Prevette-Lenderman House (about 700 feet away); Robert Cleveland Log Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkesboro.
Regarding St. Paul's Episcopal Church. National Register of Historic Places #82001308.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Also see . . . St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Cemetery. Wikipedia entry:
St. Paul's was built in 1848 and is the most important example of the Gothic Revival style in Wilkesboro as well as being a typical example of many American Episcopal churches built during the mid-nineteenth century. A small brick structure, the church incorporates many Gothic features which bear similarity with those of English medieval parish churches; these include a steep gable(Submitted on February 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)roof, corner buttresses, lancet arched windows and doors, and plentiful Gothic interior detailing.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 3, 20212. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 3, 2021
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sign
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4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (southeast elevation)
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5. 5 St. Paul's Episcopal Church (northeast elevation)
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6. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (southwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
