St. Mary's Catholic Church - Sherman, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 37.765 W 096° 36.417
14S E 721973 N 3723635
First recorded mass in Sherman took place in 1872, and three years later the diocese of Galveston created a parish here. A wooden chapel housed worship services until this church building was completed in 1906.
Waymark Code: WMX233
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 1

Historical Marker Text:

St. Mary's is an excellent example of the work of noted Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton, who included Gothic and Romanesque elements in his design. Built by contractor William Cornish & Sons, the church is a significant part of Sherman's architectural heritage.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 01/01/1872

Date of building construction: 01/01/1906

Diocese: Dallas

Address/Location:
727 South Travis
Sherman, TX USA
75090


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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