Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Sean Flynn

1. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,
1876. Stephen White,
architect. Original frame
building lost bell tower
in 1886 storm. Restored
with Austin stone walls, 1954.

Distinctive interior wood
carvings, cathedral windows,
Tiffany-type stained glass.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5026.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 29° 34.043′ N, 97° 57.79′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is at the intersection of East Nolte Street and South Crockett Street, on the right when traveling east on East Nolte Street. The plaque is near the Nolte Street entrance to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The bell tower is to the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East Nolte Street, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Nepomuceno Seguin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Magnolia Hotel (about 300 feet away); German Pioneers (about 300 feet away); Colonel John Ireland (about

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300 feet away); Historic Dietz Doll House (about 400 feet away); Stephen F. Austin Oak Tree (about 500 feet away); Guadalupe County, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Los Nogales (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Also see . . . About St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The church's website includes a brief history of the congregation. (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Additional keywords. Seguin Texas St. Andrew's Episcopal

Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 6, 2023

2. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Marker

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 6, 2023

3. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and Bell Tower

Bell Tower dedication plaque for Harry M. Wurzbach image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 5, 2023

4. Bell Tower dedication plaque for Harry M. Wurzbach

Text of the marker, on an inside facing wall of the tower: "This tower, with its bells, is dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Harry M. Wurzbach, 1874-1931. Active churchman, lawyer, United States Congressman, friend and beloved husband. Constructed A.D. 1976 under the provisions of the will of his wife, Francis Darden Wurzbach."

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.