St Francis Church - Matagorda County, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 28° 48.426 W 095° 57.232
15R E 211692 N 3190197
Settled by Polish immigrants as early as the 1850s, the community’s centerpiece was the St. Francis Catholic Church, the first Catholic church in Matagorda County. (Not counting Spanish Missions.)
Waymark Code: WMRYVN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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Built in 1895. the church was destroyed the following year and rebuilt before 1897. Heavily damaged by subsequent storms, it survived and although there’s no present population, the church (and cemetery) are still in use for special occasions.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1897

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
St Francis Cemetery Rd
Bay City, TX USA
77414

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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