Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Christ Episcopal Church
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 13, 2015
1. Christ Episcopal Church Marker
The Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first bishop of Texas, began missionary work with this congregation in 1866-1867. The earliest worship services were held in borrowed facilities. The first rector was Hungarian-born Emir Bela Gyeita Cardis Hamvasy, who arrived in 1872. Christ Church Parish was organized in 1874 and moved into a small church building. Plans for a larger brick structure were finalized in 1918. The Rev. Chauncey Edgar Snowden led the first services in the building on Oct. 6, 1918. Today the congregation includes descendants of the earliest parishioners.Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7713.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 20.992′ N, 95° 18.164′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of South Bois d'Arc Avenue and West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on South Bois d'Arc Avenue. The marker is on the exterior wall of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tyler Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Marvin Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyler Commercial College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Tyler Commercial College (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Tyler Carnegie Library (about 500 feet away); Gov. Richard B. Hubbard (about 500 feet away); Senator Thomas Glover Pollard (about 500 feet away); Tyler Civic Theatre Center (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tyler.
Also see . . . Christ Episcopal Church. (Submitted on December 14, 2015.)
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 13, 2015
2. Christ Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
