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Grace Episcopal Church

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

Founded 1874 as a mission of Trinity Church. In 1876 became an independent parish under the Rev. Jeremiah Ward, Rector. Dedicated in 1895 by Bishop G. H. Kinsolving, the building was made possible by a request from civic leader Henry Rosenberg. The beautiful hand-carved altar and reredos were gifts of Mrs. Mollie Rosenberg. The Gothic style church was designed in white limestone by Nicholas J. Clayton, architect. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 36th and Avenue L
Marker # 7477
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code churches; Georgian Revial (Architectural style); Episcopal denomination
Latitude, Longitude 29.294655, -94.806233

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