Grace Episcopal Church (Clayton, Alabama)

Grace Episcopal Church is a historic church in Clayton, Alabama. It was placed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on January 29, 1980 and the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1995.[1][2]

Grace Episcopal Church
Clayton, Alabama
LocationLouisville St. S of Courthouse Sq., Clayton, Alabama
Coordinates31°52′38″N 85°27′0″W
ArchitectUnknown
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.95001116[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1995
Designated ARLHJanuary 29, 1980[1][2]

This church had its origins in a mission station established by the Reverend J. L. Gay in 1844.

On May 10, 1872 the mission was formally accepted in the Diocese of Alabama as Grace Church. Construction of a church building began in 1875 on a lot owned by General Henry DeLamar Clayton and his wife Victoria. The Gothic Revival style building was completed on February 26, 1876 at which time the lot was deeded by the Claytons to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the State of Alabama. Bishop Richard J. Wilmer formally consecrated the church on November 14, 1876.

The mission and church were served by Thomas J. Bland, DeBerniere Waddell, and E. W. Spalding as well as other clergy.

National Register listing
  • Grace Episcopal Church
  • (added 1995 - Building - #95001116)
  • Louisville St. S of Courthouse Sq., Clayton
  • Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
  • Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
  • Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
  • Area of Significance: Architecture
  • Period of Significance: 1875-1899
  • Owner: Private
  • Historic Function: Religion
  • Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
  • Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2012.


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