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Saint Philip's Episcopal Church

Beeville, Bee County

Marker Text

First Unit, transept, built 1893 on this site purchased in 1890 from heirs of G.W. McClanahan. In 1910, nave added with funds from sale of block of land given to the missionary jusidiction of Western Texas by English born H.W. Wilson, 1888. Early members donated furnishings, bell tower and 1896 inscribed memorial bell. First Protestant parochial school in county was organized here in 1954. Gothic design retained in 1964 renovation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 311 E Corpus Christi St
Location Description Corner of N. Adams and Corpus Christi Sts., Beeville
Marker # 4487
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Greek Revival (Architectural style); eccesiastical buildings; Episcopal denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 28.402082, -97.744909

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