Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trinity Episcopal Church
Original membership included E. G. Benners, later a priest; also the Key family, who remain in parish a century later. Communicants have included Confederate Generals Benjamin Huger and Louis T. Wigfall, and 20th century jurist T. Whitfield Davidson.
The Rev. Edwin A. Wagner (rector intermittently, 1859-75), the Rev. C. C. Kramer (1909-14), the Rev. C. S. Sargent (1914-21) and others built spiritual strength of the parish and advocated a permanent church edifice to replace successive early structures. Present church was built in 1925-26, when the Rev. Charles S. Monroe was rector. It was dedicated by Bishop Clinton S. Quin, July 25, 1926. Architect was J. W. Northrup, Jr., Houston.
The Rev. Henry F. Selcer (1930-56) achieved record for longest service as rector. Parish in 1972 had 508 members. Its day school renders community service.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10221.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 32.714′ N, 94° 22.269′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Grove Street and West Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on North Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 North Grove Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fry-Barry House (about 400 feet away); The Belle Fry Gaines House (about 500 feet away); Arnot House (about 500 feet away); The Library Movement in Marshall (about 700 feet away); The Wigfall House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Todd-McKay-Wheat House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
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