Details for Christ Episcopal Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5029000841
Data
Marker Number | 841 |
Atlas Number | 5029000841 |
Marker Title | Christ Episcopal Church |
Index Entry | Christ Episcopal Church |
Address | 301 W. Russell Place |
City | San Antonio |
County | Bexar |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 549576 |
UTM Northing | 3257956 |
Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; churches; design and construction; Episcopal denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style) |
Marker Year | 1986 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Russell Pl. at Belknap |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Episcopalians first worshipped in this Laurel Heights neighborhood in 1907, under the auspices of St. Mark's Church downtown. Christ Episcopal Church was formed in 1911, with the Rev. John D. Ridout as its first Rector. In 1913, ground was broken for this Gothic Revival sanctuary, designed by architect Atlee B. Ayres in the spirit of an English Parish Church. A parish hall and educational building was designed in1929 by architect John M. Marriot. |