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St. James Church

Taylor, Williamson County

Marker Text

First Episcopal services in Taylor were held 1878 by the Rev. E. Wickens, a missionary. Visitations were also made by the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first Bishop of Texas. Services were in homes and opera house. This church of cypress, oak and pine woods was completed 1893 in traditional cruciform plan. The organ installed in 1914 is still in use. The structure retains original stained glass windows and interior paneling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Marker Details

Address 612 Davis St
Location Description corner of Davis and W 7th St
Marker # 9334
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type Medallion and plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; Episcopal denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.572949, -97.414231

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