Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
1. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John's Episcopal Church. . This church was established in 1871 following Episcopal missionary efforts which began in the Corsicana area in the 1850s. Started as a mission, St. John's was organized under the leadership of the Rev. Virginius Gee. In 1874 the first church building was constructed at this site on property donated by E. J. and W. S. Simkins. The parish was formally organized two years later. An Episcopal school, the first in the Dallas Diocese, operated here during the 1940s. Actively involved in the area, the parish also sponsors St. Alban's Mission in Hubbard (27 mi. SW).
This church was established in 1871 following Episcopal missionary efforts which began in the Corsicana area in the 1850s. Started as a mission, St. John's was organized under the leadership of the Rev. Virginius Gee. In 1874 the first church building was constructed at this site on property donated by E. J. and W. S. Simkins. The parish was formally organized two years later. An Episcopal school, the first in the Dallas Diocese, operated here during the 1940s. Actively involved in the area, the parish also sponsors St. Alban's Mission in Hubbard (27 mi. SW).
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11632.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 32° 5.501′ N, 96° 28.083′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on North 14th Street near West Collin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
