Prosser in Benton County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Prosser Places of History
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, December 6, 2024
1. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Marker
Construction of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church began in 1903 and its dedication took place in 1907. Church members spent four years raising the money necessary to build this church and history relates that the St. Matthew's priest spent the week before the final dedication raising the final $85 needed.
Among the founding members of St. Matthew's was E.W.R. Taylor (Prosser's first mayor and co-owner of the Prosser Flour Mill) and Ezra Kemp (the other co-owner of the Prosser Flour Mill). Both men were of English descent (the Episcopal Church represents the English Anglican Church in the United States) and their residences are located just a short distance away at the corner of 6th Street and Wine Country Road.
Erected 2018 by Historic Downtown Prosser Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 46° 12.498′ N, 119° 46.315′ W. Marker is in Prosser, Washington, in Benton County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and Sheridan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 7th Street, Prosser WA 99350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Columbia Basin and in Yakima Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance
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Photographed by Clayton Pickett, December 6, 2024
2. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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