OLDEST -- Church Building in Lampasas TX
N 31° 03.841 W 098° 10.851
14R E 578149 N 3436984
The historic St Mary's Episcopal Church congregation meets in the oldest continually-used church building in town.
Waymark Code: WMH2Z1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2013
Views: 4
A state historic marker on the front of St. Mary's reads as follows:
"St Mary's Episcopal Church
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"
Type of documentation of superlative status: state historic marker plaque
Location of coordinates: at the historic marker
Web Site: [Web Link]
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