Matagorda in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Christ Church
On a site approximately 400 yards east stood
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
1. Christ Church Marker
First Episcopal Church in Texas Organized January 27, 1839 The Rev. Caleb S. Ives, Rector Building consecrated February 25, 1844 by the Rt. Rev. Leonides Polk, D. D., Bishop of Louisiana Diocese of Texas established January 1, 1849 Building destroyed by hurricane September 11, 1854 Rebuilt on present site The Rev. Mr. Ives and his wife established and taught an early school in connection with the parish
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 839.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1839.
Location. 28° 41.543′ N, 95° 58.049′ W. Marker is in Matagorda, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Cypress Street and Lewis Street, on the left when traveling south on Cypress Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Matagorda TX 77457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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, 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: City of Matagorda (a few steps from this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Matagorda Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matagorda Lodge No. 7, A.F. & A.M. (about 500 feet away); The Culver Home (about
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Regarding Christ Church. This church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Texas and is referred to as "The Mother Church of Texas."
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
2. Christ Church and Marker
The marker is the leftmost of the two markers near the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
3. Christ Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
