Details for St. James Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5491009334
Data
Marker Number | 9334 |
Atlas Number | 5491009334 |
Marker Title | St. James Church |
Index Entry | St. James Church |
Address | 612 Davis St |
City | Taylor |
County | Williamson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 652067 |
UTM Northing | 3383346 |
Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; Episcopal denomination; churches |
Marker Year | 1969 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | corner of Davis and W 7th St |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and plate |
Marker Text | First Episcopal services in Taylor were held 1878 by the Rev. E. Wickens, a missionary. Visitations were also made by the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first Bishop of Texas. Services were in homes and opera house. This church of cypress, oak and pine woods was completed 1893 in traditional cruciform plan. The organ installed in 1914 is still in use. The structure retains original stained glass windows and interior paneling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |