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Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

Erected 1855-1857 for third episcopal mission in Republic of Texas. Established Feb. 6, 1841, by the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, rector from 1841 to 1871, who is buried beneath the sanctuary. First service held Nov. 1, 1857. Here Rev. Alexander Gregg was elected first bishop of the diocese of Texas on May 6, 1859. Trinity and her congregation have withstood the perils of epidemics, fire and flood. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address 2216 Avenue H
Location Description
Marker # 11580
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.302889, -94.791832

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