Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Built on this site 1882
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
The First Protestant Church in Arizona Territory under the direction of Endicott Peabody who conducted the first services in this building on June 18, 1882.The structure is of hand formed adobe brick, stuccoed in 1970 to protect the adobe. The ceiling and roof were constructed of timber hauled in by ox carts from the Chiricahua Mountains and are still protecting this historic landmark.
The stained glass windows, the pews, altar rail are all the originals unchanged over the years. The light fixtures although now electrified are the originals that came off a clipper ship anchored in San Francisco. The piano dates from 1891 and the altar cross was donated in 1905.
has never closed it's doors and continues to serve the people of Tombstone and the surrounding area to this day.
Erected by St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1936.
Location. 31° 42.896′ N, 110°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tombstone City Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schieffelin Hall (about 500 feet away); Can Can Restaurant (about 800 feet away); Cochise County Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hoptown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grand Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen English Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
This marker is mounted to the left of the entrance door and the National Register of Historic Places plaque is mounted to the right.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Plaque
Plaque is just to right of entrance.
Photographed By Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, November 1937
5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS ARIZ,2-TOMB,7-
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,138 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 25, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
