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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

Originally one of earliest homes in Fredericksburg. built by German settler Peter Walter. Walter built log cabin on lot, then began permanent home of fachwerk construction, 1846. He owned and farmed surrounding land while plying his trade of wagoner to Fort McKavett. House was bought by parish formed in 1952. Restored as a mission, it was consecrated by Bishop Everett H. Jones on St. Barnabas Day, dec. 16, 1954. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Marker Details

Address
Location Description W. Creek St. and S. owie St.
Marker # 10105
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; design and construction; Episcopal denomination
Latitude, Longitude 30.285277, -98.881482

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