Milam County Historical Commission
Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas
St Thomas Episcopal Church
Earliest Episcopal services in Rockdale were held
in 1875 in a store, where other faiths also
worshiped. On Dec. 19, 1876, Bishop Alexander
Gregg organized St. Thomas Mission, and in 1879
this site was bought with funds given by the
Solon Joynes family. A frame chapel-- preserved
as nave, chancel, and sanctuary in the present
edifice-- was built in 1880. The Rev. Joseph
Carden, 1920-24 rector, made and adorned the
altar with original carvings. To accommodate the
growing parish, the church was enlarged and a
parish hall added in 1952.
302 E. Davilla Street
Rockdale, TX 76567
Marker is located inside the church
Erected 1977