Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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N 31° 03.841 W 098° 10.852
14R E 578148 N 3436984
Lampasas: This marker is on the oldest church in the area still in use.
Waymark Code: WM11ED
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2006
Views: 23
Index Entry: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
Address:
City: Lampasas
County: Lampasas
Subject Codes: BE; CH; EP
Year Marker Erected: 1969
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: Corner of 4th and Chestnut Street, Lampasas
Marker Size: Medallion and Plate
Repairs Completed: None
Marker Number: 4467
Marker Text:
Built 1884 of native limestone. Oldest church in area still in use. Modeled after Gothic church in Rugby, England, birthplace of W. T. Campbell, pioneer communicant. Other parish founders include: A. H. Barnes, Dr. J. C. Bierbower, T. H. Haynie, W. C. Price, J. F. White, J. E. Raiburne, and W. H. Webber. Interior decor including oaken altar and pews is original. Sanctuary enhanced by famous Tintoretto panel. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1969
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