Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Praha TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 40.201 W 097° 04.008
14R E 687084 N 3283784
The cornerstone say 1892. It took three years to complete. It one of the oldest of the painted churches. It is a large, sturdy church.
Waymark Code: WMRXXD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
Views: 2
The front façade of St. Mary's is of stone. There is a bust of a crucified Christ in a niche above the main entrance. The bust is painted in realistic colors. It foreshadows the bright painting and
exuberant decorating that awaits inside.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1892
Diocese: Victoria
Address/Location:
821 FM Road 1295
Flatonia, TX USA
78941
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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