Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Church of the Advent
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Church of the Advent Marker
Inscription.
Church of the Advent. . One of the earliest Episcopal Churches organized in Texas this congregation was founded in 1851.The Rev. William Passmore served as first rector, and by 1854 a church building was completed in the downtown area. Destroyed by a hurricane in 1867, it was rebuilt by 1877. The current building was designed by Scottish architect Thomas McLaren and built in 1926-1927. The mission style structure features a domed tower, barrel tile roof, and curvilinear parapet.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989.
One of the earliest Episcopal Churches organized in Texas this congregation was founded in 1851.The Rev. William Passmore served as first rector, and by 1854 a church building was completed in the downtown area. Destroyed by a hurricane in 1867, it was rebuilt by 1877. The current building was designed by Scottish architect Thomas McLaren and built in 1926-1927. The mission style structure features a domed tower, barrel tile roof, and curvilinear parapet.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 856.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 25° 54.619′ N, 97° 30.471′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and West 1st Street (Business U.S. 77), on the right when traveling west on West Elizabeth Street. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 West Elizabeth Street, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Church of the Advent (here, next to this marker); a different marker also
2. The Church of the Advent Marker is the marker on the left top side of the markers
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
