In August of 1887, the church's name was changed from St. John's Church to our present name of  St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in honor of the saint shown in the stained glass window that is located on the east wall above  the altar.  

These three windows were purchased by Mrs. J.N. Pritchard. St. Gabriel was  in memory of  Colonel John N. Pritchard, her deceased husband. The windows on each side were dedicated to her son, Nikolas W. Pritchard and her grandson, John N. Pritchard.   

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