St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin

Name: St. David's Episcopal Church
Address: 301 E 8th St, Austin, 78701, United States
Telephone: (512) 610-3500

#81 among attractions in Austin

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St. David's Episcopal Church is a historic church in downtown Austin, Texas, United States. Its main church building was constructed in 1854–1855, making it one of the oldest standing buildings in the city. The first Episcopal church in Austin was briefly organized in 1848, nine years after Austin was founded. In 1851 the parish was reorganized, and work on the church building began two years later. The church is located at 304 E. 7th Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'7"N, 97°44'22"W

Address

301 E 8th StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701 United States

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(512) 610-3500

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St. David's Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Paramount Theatre.

~1970 ftN
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
10 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
~1270 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
7 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
~970 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
5 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
~840 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
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~440 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
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~1050 ftSE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
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~1000 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
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~1920 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
10 min walk • The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856.
~1030 ftS
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
5 min walk • The William Sydney Porter House or O. Henry House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895.
~1250 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
7 min walk • The Scarbrough Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street, the Chicago-style building was originally home to the flagship E.M. Scarbrough & Sons department store. The building was the first steel-framed high-rise in Austin.
~1650 ftN
Monuments and statues
Tejano Monument, Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. David's Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Southwest Tower Building, Austin (3 min walk), Central Presbyterian Church, Austin (3 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Austin (5 min walk), Austin Museum of Art, Austin (5 min walk).

How to get to St. David's Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. David's Episcopal Church:

Train

Downtown (7 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (21 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (15 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (15 min walk)