Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Calvary Episcopal Church

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

1. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1902, the Calvary Episcopal Church is one of the oldest still in use in the county, serving many farmers, laborers, and professionals along the Cotton Highway for over a century. The bell tower and main entrance formerly resided on Hale Avenue but were completely reconstructed with a taller tower on the Ash Street side.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 35° 42.177′ N, 89° 57.985′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of East Hale Avenue and North Ash Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hale Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Osceola (within shouting distance of this marker); Planters Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bell Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Violet Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Drug Store (about 500 feet away); East Hale Storefronts (about 600 feet away); The Osceola Times Building (about 700 feet away); Reggie Young (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.

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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

2. Calvary Episcopal Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.