St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Columbus, Mississippi
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Assisted by: Groundspeak Regular Member SecurB
N 33° 29.622 W 088° 25.761
16S E 367219 N 3706934
Historic Episcopal Church in Columbus, Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM7RNG
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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 St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Columbus, Mississippi - posted by SecurB

The St. Paul's Episcopal parish was founded January 1, 1837. The original members were settlers from North Carolina. The first church building was consecrated in 1838. The funding of present church building was begun in 1854 and construction began in 1856. The construction of the sturdy brick and stone edifice was completed by March 1859. On December 18, 1860, the new building was consecrated by Bishop William Mercer Green.

The building is well maintained and continues to serve its congregation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1856

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Street address of Church:
318 College Street
Columbus, Mississippi United States
39703


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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