Grace Episcopal Church, Cuero TX

Grace Episcopal Church, Cuero was organized in 1874 and the first chapel was moved from Port Lavaca, Texas. The present Church was built in 1889 on land donated by C. C. Howerton. It was dedicated May 25, 1890 when The Reverend George Henson was Rector. The first Senior Warden of the Church was Judge Henry Clay Pleasants.

The Church is of Gothic architecture with clapboard siding. Walnut beaded wood panels reach to vaulted ceilings incorporating stained glass clerestory windows. Dedicated memoria1 stained glass windows line the walls of the Church. Memorials given by many family members grace the Church. One of the most-prized is the silver chalice that is decorated with the emerald and diamond engagement ring of the wife of Texas Ranger Captain Leander McNelly. Other jewels decorating the cup were lovingly given by the women of the Church.

Although the interior of the Church remains the same today, white Stucco was added in 1922 and now covers the outside siding. The steeple topped with a cross has been covered with copper and a handicap ramp has been added to the north entrance.