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St. Luke's Church

Denison, Grayson County

Marker Text

Denison's oldest house of worship and oldest Episcopal sanctuary in Grayson County. Site given by Denison Town Company and visitation by the Ret. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first bishop of Texas, in May 1873. Cornerstone was laid in 1875 by the Rt. Rev. A. C. Garrett, bishop of Missionary District of Northern Texas. Church was consecrated by him in 1876. The original building forms nave of the present church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1969 Incise in base: Commemorative for 95th Anniversary, Oct. 18, 1968

Marker Details

Address 431 W. Woodard St.
Location Description Fannin at Woodard St.
Marker # 11529
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code churches; Episcopal denomination
Latitude, Longitude 33.756558, -96.541389

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