St. John Catholic Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 44.523 W 096° 16.639
14S E 755118 N 3625970
Texas Historical Marker in front of the shrine of the St. John Catholic Church, 700 N Frances St, Terrell, TX, providing a brief overview of the church's establishment and history.
Waymark Code: WMQANE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 8551

Marker Text:
On oldest church site in Terrell, which became a town when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built to this point in 1873. The Rt. Rev. Claude-Marie Dubuis, Bishop of the Diocese, acquired the land on May 22, 1876. First church erected on site was dedicated Nov. 19, 1876. Outdoor shrine was built in 1945; the church was remodeled in 1949. (1972) Incise on reverse: Marker sponsored by Rossie Crawford Sullins and Family
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