Details for Eaton Memorial Chapel
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167007435
Data
Marker Number | 7435 |
Atlas Number | 5167007435 |
Marker Title | Eaton Memorial Chapel |
Index Entry | Eaton Memorial Chapel |
Address | 2216 Ball St. |
City | Galveston |
County | Galveston |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 325972 |
UTM Northing | 3242876 |
Subject Codes | philanthropy; churches; Georgian Revial (Architectural style); Roman Catholic denomination |
Marker Year | 1970 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
Marker Text | Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic revival style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding rector, 1841-71. Half of funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg. After city-wide fire 1885, chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in 1946 and 1966. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |