Details for Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167011580
Data
Marker Number | 11580 |
Atlas Number | 5167011580 |
Marker Title | Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church |
Index Entry | Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church |
Address | 2216 Avenue H |
City | Galveston |
County | Galveston |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 325972 |
UTM Northing | 3242876 |
Subject Codes | churches |
Marker Year | 1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Erected 1855-1857 for third episcopal mission in Republic of Texas. Established Feb. 6, 1841, by the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, rector from 1841 to 1871, who is buried beneath the sanctuary. First service held Nov. 1, 1857. Here Rev. Alexander Gregg was elected first bishop of the diocese of Texas on May 6, 1859. Trinity and her congregation have withstood the perils of epidemics, fire and flood. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 |