| Marker Number |
5057 |
| Atlas Number |
5321005057 |
| Marker Title |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church |
| Index Entry |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church |
| Address |
2200 Avenue E |
| City |
Bay City |
| County |
Matagorda |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
210441 |
| UTM Northing |
3209590 |
| Subject Codes |
Episcopal denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1986 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
2200 Avenue E, Bay City |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
This congregation traces its roots to Christ Church, Matagorda, from which parish many of its early members had come following the relocation of the Matagorda county seat to Bay City in 1894. Formally organized in 1895 under the leadership of the Rev. John U. Graf, St. Mark's held early worship services in the two-story frame building that also served as a temporary courthouse. The first church building was completed in 1901 during the ministry of the Rev. John L. Sloan. Over the years, the congregation has placed an emphasis on community service and outreach. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 |
