Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. . The Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, Bishop of the Diocese of Texas, officiated at the dedication of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockport on November 30, 1871. Led by lay ministers for much of its early history, St. Peter’s first was located at the corner of Live Oak and Wharf Streets near the railroad depot, where services often were halted due to the noise of arriving and departing trains. Relocated to this site in 1954, St. Peter’s became a self-sustaining parish ten years later. It continues to serve the community with a variety of programs.
The Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, Bishop of the Diocese of Texas, officiated at the dedication of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockport on November 30, 1871. Led by lay ministers for much of its early history, St. Peter’s first was located at the corner of Live Oak and Wharf Streets near the railroad depot, where services often were halted due to the noise of arriving and departing trains. Relocated to this site in 1954, St. Peter’s became a self-sustaining parish ten years later. It continues to serve the community with a variety of programs.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5078.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1869.
Location. 28° 1.589′ N, 97° 3.134′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mimosa Street and North Live Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on East Mimosa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 N Live Oak St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Aransas County (within shouting distance of this marker); Bracht House (about 300 feet away,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on March 16, 2012. 2. submitted on March 16, 2012, by Norman Frank of Rockport, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
