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Church of the Ascension

Montell, Uvalde County

Marker Text

Bishop W. P. Elliott held first Episcopal rites in Montell, 1890. Church was built with donations from friends throughout the world, under the leadership of the Rev. Richard Galbraith, who came from Ireland in 1883. The first service was held in this edifice Christmas Day, 1890. Services of Consecration by the Right Rev. J. S. Johnston, Bishop of West Texas, 1891. 1965

Marker Details

Address SH 55
Location Description From Uvalde: Take SH 55 about 20 miles northwest to Montell; church on west side of 55.
Marker # 858
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Episcopal denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.539022, -100.012035

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