Monday, October 31, 2011

The Prettiest Little Church in Texas


While in San Augustine for the Sassafras Festival I had to revisit my favorite church (at least its architecture is my favorite because I know the building does not make the church) that I discovered last year, Christ Episcopal Church.  Built in 1870 after a fire destroyed the first building (constructed in 1851), it contains rails and hand-hewn pews which survived the fire and remain through today.  The Gothic tower was added in 1891 to relieve the building strain caused by the vibration of the bell.

10 comments:

Randy said...

What a cute church.

EG CameraGirl said...

Lovingly maintained. :)

Sharon said...

That is a perfect little rural church!

TexWisGirl said...

it is very pretty. reminds me of that green Episcopal church we have locally.

Judy said...

It is a pretty one. I can just picture a bride and groom in that doorway on their wedding day.

Magpie said...

I agree with everyone, especially Judy. What a lovely setting for a wedding.

Mo said...

I love the pristine white. Not a tagger in sight.

jabblog said...

That is a pretty church, to be sure.

Suburban Girl said...

It is definitely an iconic American church.

Anonymous said...

I love it, too, and isn't it interesting that there are some buildings you can be drawn to over and over?