St Mark's Anglican Church
St Mark's Anglican Church 28-01-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.
St Mark's Anglican Church - Bell Tower 28-01-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.

St Mark's Anglican Church

Warwick, QLD 4370

Church Information

Church Name: St Mark's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 78 Grafton St, Warwick QLD 4370, Australia
Suburb: Warwick
State: QLD
Postcode: 4370
Foundation Stone Laid: 19-03-1868
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone was laid on 19/3/1868 by Bishop Tufnell. More information/photograph of foundation stone is invited.

A plaque records: St Mark's Anglican Church - designed by Richard Suter - foundation stone laid in 1868 by Bishop Tufnell - the western extensions to the church were completed in 1940 - and the tower was added in 1962.

A plaque on the bell tower records: The bell was dedicated by His Grace the Archbishop of Brisbane - Dr Sharp and is inscribed:

"May God bless all whom I do call. - To the honour and Glory of God,  and to - the dear memory of Francis Grayson, - this bell is given to St Mark's Church, - Warwick, by Jane Grayson, his wife, 1929

The belfry was the gift of Jane's children.

Francis Grayson 1849-1927 was a Church Warden, Synodsman - Parochial Nominator and Councillor. He was three times - Mayor of Warwick, and sixteen years MLA for Cunningham.

This plaque is given to St Mark's Church by descendants of - Francis and Jane Grayson in Australia's Bi-Centennial Year 1988.

Date Opened: unknown
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Church was consecrated on 29/10/1896. No other details are known. Historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 8/8/2017.
Last Updated: Tuesday 8th August, 2017
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