Episcopal Church of the Messiah - Gonzales, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 30.118 W 097° 26.902
14R E 650402 N 3264605
The present bell is original to the church, donated in 1884 by the Ladies Protestant Prayer Book Society of St. James Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMW8X2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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The original bell tower was built of wood in 1885. it was replaced by the present stone tower, erected in 1928 with stones from the Moran quarry near the town of Dilworth.  An extensive renovation was made in 1928 when the stone bell tower, reredos (panels behind the altar), and Baptistry were added.

Address of Tower:
721 St Louis St.
Gonzales, TX USA
78629

Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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