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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aransas County (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter from the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); Bracht House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Courthouse (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Rockport (about 500 feet away); L.M. and Clara Bracht House (about 700 feet away); Richard Henry Wood House (about 700 feet away); Fulton-Bruhl House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

2. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 24 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.