San Benito in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
1. All Saints' Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
All Saints' Episcopal Church. . Early area Episcopalians worshiped at Brownsville beginning in 1851. The first services in San Benito were organized by citizens such as Nettie G. King and Will Hinkly whenever a minister and space could be found. The retired Rev. William Henry Morrison first held services in the King building and in the early Methodist church as well as other locations. Early church groups included the choir, the Altar Guild and the Ladies' Guild. Church women worked to raise money for a building, which was completed on this site in 1912. Heavily damaged by a storm in 1933, the church was rebuilt in 1935. The parish hall was used frequently for civic and social occasions from the 1950s. All Saints' Episcopal Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
Early area Episcopalians worshiped at Brownsville beginning in 1851. The first services in San Benito were organized by citizens such as Nettie G. King and Will Hinkly whenever a minister and space could be found. The retired Rev. William Henry Morrison first held services in the King building and in the early Methodist church as well as other locations. Early church groups included the choir, the Altar Guild and the Ladies' Guild. Church women worked to raise money for a building, which was completed on this site in 1912. Heavily damaged by a storm in 1933, the church was rebuilt in 1935. The parish hall was used frequently for civic and social occasions from the 1950s. All Saints' Episcopal Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12337.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 26° 8.048′ N, 97° 37.701′ W. Marker is in San Benito, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of North Reagan Street and East Adele Street, on the left when traveling north on North Reagan Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 499 North Reagan Street, San Benito TX 78586, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . San Benito, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
2. The front view of the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
3. The view of the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.