Christ Church
On a site approximately 400 yards east stood Christ Church. First Episcopal church in Texas. Organized January 27, 1839. The Rev. Caleb S. Ives, Rector. Building consecrated February 25, 1844 by the Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk,, D.D., Bishop of Louisiana. Diocese of Texas established January 1, 1849. Building destroyed by hurricane September 11, 1854. Rebuilt on present site. The Rev. Mr. Ives and his wife established and taught an early school in connection with the parish.
28.6924° N, 95.9674° W
Where to Find It
southeast corner of Cypress and Lewis, Matagorda
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Christ Episcopal Church
- <0.1 mi W City of Matagorda
- 0.1 mi S Matagorda Methodist Church
- 0.1 mi SW Matagorda Lodge No. 7, A.F. & A.M.
- 0.1 mi N The Culver Home Matagorda
- 0.2 mi E Dale-Rugeley-Sisk Home ca. 1830 Matagorda