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
Inscription.
Christ Episcopal Church. . 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.
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.)
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 Church by the main entry steps. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 S Bois d'Arc Ave, Tyler TX 75702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 13, 2015
2. Christ Episcopal Church
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