Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke
Francis Wayles Eppes, grandson of President Thomas Jefferson, moved from Tallahassee to Orlando in 1869. Eppes was the first pioneer to gather Episcopal settlers in the area for worship. They purchased this site at the corner of Jefferson Street, so named after Eppe's grandfather, in 1882 for $300 and built a small wood frame church. In 1884 Saint Luke became a parish church. In October 1892, the Missionary Jurisdiction of Southern Florida was established, and Rt. Rev. William Crane Gray became its first bishop. In 1902, Saint Luke became the cathedral for his jurisdiction. In 1922, Saint Luke continued as the cathedral for the newly admitted Episcopal Diocese of South Florida. This Gothic Revival building was designed by architect Phillip H. Frohman, who also served as the chief architect of the Washington National Cathedral. Construction began in 1925. In 1970, the Diocese of South Florida was divided with Saint Luke continuing as the cathedral for the Diocese of Central Florida. Saint Luke Cathedral's choirs have toured the world as cultural ambassadors of the United States and the City of Orlando.
Erected 2015 by Members of the Cathederal Church of Saint Luke and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-859.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 28° 32.669′ N, 81° 22.657′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of North Magnolia Avenue and East Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on North Magnolia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 N Magnolia Ave, Orlando FL 32801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lynching of July Perry / Racial Violence in America (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Orlando’s Round Building (about 700 feet away); Votes For Women (about 800 feet away); Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain (about 800 feet away); Lake Eola Park (about 800 feet away); Orange County 9-11 Memorial (about 800 feet away); Orlando and Tainan, Sister Cities (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
Also see . . . The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke. Church website homepage (Submitted on March 17, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.