Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine Marker

Inscription. During the 1850s, Mrs. Frances Henderson wife of Governor J. Pinckney Henderson, helped found St. Philips as a mission. Upon the petition of the Rev. John Owens, who served part-time as the priest here, the Diocese of Texas in 1860 raised the mission to full parish status. During the Civil War members met in homes, the Masonic Lodge, or the Methodist sanctuary. In 1863 the Rev. Caleb Dow became the first full-time rector. James Firth Brook designed this building, erected in 1875-76 on Oak Street. The congregation grew with the town and in 1903 the structure was moved here.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8816.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 31° 45.792′ N, 95° 37.882′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of North Sycamore Street and East Crawford Street, on the right when traveling north on North Sycamore Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 106 E Crawford St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Palestine Post Office and Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kolstad Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church Palestine, Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of McKnight Plaza (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Eilenberger's Bakery (about 700 feet away); Don Hastings (about 700 feet away); Old Town (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

The front entrance to the St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The front entrance to the St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine and Marker

The St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.