Marker Inscription
A religious force since 1865, when the Rev. J. M. Curtis and 24 Harrisburg communicants met in a mission called Nativity, changed to Holy Cross about 1875. Numbering from 12 to 50 as the local economy shifted, members-- especially the women-- spent years raising building funds. At last, in 1895, a red brick church with a steeple was erected, facing Erath Street. Although repaired after 1900 hurricane damage, that structure eventually fell into ruin. The present church and parish house were dedicated on April 4, 1920, by Bishop Clinton S. Quin.
About this site
Holy Cross Mission (Episcopal) is a historical marker in Houston, Harris County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7201, -95.2799 near Houston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tod-Milby Home Site (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado Railroad, Sherman, Gen. Sidney, Home of, and Glendale Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010687. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
