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Saint Paul's Church

Gainesville, Cooke County

Marker Text

Founded May 10, 1877. Bishop A.C. Garrett laid cornerstone May 12, 1884, on land given by Judge J. M. Lindsay, civic leader. English Gothic architecture. Built of brick made locally. Foundation of huge limestone slabs, hauled to site by oxcart. First service in this church Aug. 6, 1885. Consecrated May 6, 1900. Saint Paul's had become a Parish, 1888; one of 13 original Parishes when the Diocese of Dallas was created in 1895. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Intersection of California and Jefferson Streets, Gainesville.
Marker # 4480
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Episcopal denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 33.624235, -97.14133

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