Sacred Heart Catholic Church - McAllen, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 26° 12.085 W 098° 14.170
14R E 576312 N 2898214
First church built in 1911. The New York National Guard came to McAllen in 1916 to protect the border from Poncho Villa. As many as 5 masses were required on Sunday due to the large number of soldiers.
Waymark Code: WMQNW5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2016
Views: 3
The wooden church and rectory burned to the ground in October 1924. Monsignor Connally who had been a chaplain with the NY National Guard was then head of the Extension Society and donated money to help rebuild the church he remembered from his time in the Rio Grande Valley.
In 1925 the cornerstone of the new church was laid. Church was completed April 11, 1926.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/19/1917
Date of building construction: 04/11/1926
Diocese: Brownsville
Address/Location:
306 S 15th St
McAllen, TX USA
78505
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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