Historical Marker

Grace Episcopal Church

Historical marker location:

Galveston, Texas

( 36th and Avenue L)

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.