St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas
Marker Inscription
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1876. Stephen White, architect. Original frame building lost bell tower in 1886 storm. Restored with Austin stone walls, 1954. Distinctive interior wood carvings, cathedral windows, Tiffany-type stained glass. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Built in 1876 to architect Stephen White's design, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church lost its bell tower in an 1886 storm and was later rebuilt with Austin stone walls. Its interior is known for carved woodwork, cathedral windows, and Tiffany-style stained glass.
Why it matters
As one of Seguin's enduring nineteenth-century landmarks, the church reflects the religious and architectural life of a growing Texas town.
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