Binscarth in Municipality of Russell Binscarth Municipality, Manitoba — Canadas Prairie Region (North America)
St Matthew's Anglican Church
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 26, 2013
1. St Matthew's Anglican Church Marker
The site for the Anglican Church was selected in 1896
Work on the Church was started in 1897 and the first recorded vestry meeting was held in April, 1898. The chancel and tower were erected in 1910.
In 1926, the grounds were further beautified with a concrete walk and wide cement steps complete with iron railings, to the porch and ornamental double gates were made and erected.
In 1952 the wardens of St. Matthew's Church broughtthe church bell, weighing 300 pounds without frame from the former St. John's Church in Millwood and placed it in the tower of St. Matthew's.
In 1961 the W. A. purchased and had installed the beautiful stained glass window in memory of all those who worshipped in the Church.
In 1967, to commemorate Canada's Centennial new pews and floor coverings were put into the Church, purchased from the Centennial Fund. These were dedicated on Monday April 24th. Much of the woodwork was also painted at this time to give the Church a bright and cheerful interior.
The neon cross was installed in 1970 in memory of Mr. C. Townsend.
The Social Guild purchased and had installed the carpet throughout
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 50° 37.562′ N, 101° 16.969′ W. Marker is in Binscarth, Manitoba, in Municipality of Russell Binscarth Municipality. It is on Russell Street near 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Russell Street, Binscarth MB R0J 0G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Binscarth Colony Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Town of Russell (approx. 17.1 kilometers away).
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 26, 2013
2. St Matthew's Anglican Church & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
