Lexington in Holmes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

1. St. Mary's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. St. Mary's is the successor to Calvary Parish, organized in 1851 at “Wannalaw,” the home of William Eggleston. Built in 1852-53 and consecrated by Bishop William Mercer Green in 1855, the Calvary property was sold in 1878 to build St. Mary's. The church burned on Christmas Eve in 1894. Members of the church saved the bell, which was reused when St. Mary's was rebuilt in 1899. The first rector, Benjamin Halstead served from 1853 to 1888. At his request, he and his family are buried beneath the chancel.

Erected 2020 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 33° 7.024′ N, 90° 3.223′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Mississippi, in Holmes County. Marker is at the intersection of Tchula Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Tchula Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Tchula St, Lexington MS 39095, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holmes County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holmes County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bishop Charles H. Mason

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Lexington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hazel Brannon Smith (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holmes County Blues Lexington (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Paul Church of God in Christ (approx. one mile away); Dr. Arenia Conelia Mallory (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

2. St. Mary's Episcopal Church Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

3. St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.