Honey Grove in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Church of St. Mark, the Evangelist, Episcopal

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. Church of St. Mark, the Evangelist, Episcopal Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1876 by the Rt. Rev. Alexander C. Garrett, Bishop of the Missionary District of Northern Texas, and later Bishop of Dallas. In 1883, this building was constructed during the ministry of the Rev. J.P. Lytton. Of wood frame construction, the Gothic Revival structure features lancet windows and a varnished pine interior with a cathedral ceiling. It stands as a reminder of Honey Grove's pioneer heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8857.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 33° 34.929′ N, 95° 54.476′ W. Marker is in Honey Grove, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on 8th Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 8th Street, Honey Grove TX 75446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes

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Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Street Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Honey Grove (about 600 feet away); Honey Grove Lodge No. 164, A.F. & A.M. (about 600 feet away); Honey Grove City Hall (about 800 feet away); McKenzie Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Bralley-Pendleton School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dial Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crockett Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honey Grove.

Also see . . . Honey Grove, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The Church of St. Mark, the Evangelist, Episcopal and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.