Details for St. Luke's Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181011529
Data
Marker Number | 11529 |
Atlas Number | 5181011529 |
Marker Title | St. Luke's Church |
Index Entry | Saint Luke Church |
Address | 431 W. Woodard St. |
City | Denison |
County | Grayson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 727720 |
UTM Northing | 3737880 |
Subject Codes | churches; Episcopal denomination |
Marker Year | 1969 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Fannin at Woodard St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Denison's oldest house of worship and oldest Episcopal sanctuary in Grayson County. Site given by Denison Town Company and visitation by the Ret. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first bishop of Texas, in May 1873. Cornerstone was laid in 1875 by the Rt. Rev. A. C. Garrett, bishop of Missionary District of Northern Texas. Church was consecrated by him in 1876. The original building forms nave of the present church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1969 Incise in base: Commemorative for 95th Anniversary, Oct. 18, 1968 |