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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The A.C. Purvis House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of San Benito (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of San Benito (about 400 feet away); Home of Col. Sam Robertson (about 400 feet away); San Benito Post Office (about 400 feet away); Historic U.S. Post Office (about 500 feet away); City of San Benito (approx. ¼ mile away); Spiderweb Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Benito.

Also see . . . San Benito, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front view of the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 18, 2023

2. The front view of the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Marker

The view of the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

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 350 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.