Burlington in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 26, 2016
1. Saint Michael's Catholic Church Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
Saint Michael's Catholic Church. . Irish Catholic settlers first came to this area in 1875. The community, first called Irish Settlement, was served by visiting priests beginning in 1879. Eight families joined together in 1885 to build a church, which they dedicated to St. Michael. The predominantly Irish membership was eventually joined by a number of German-American Catholics. A parochial school opened in 1891 and was operated by nuns of various orders until it closed in 1956. St. Michael's Cemetery (.7 mi. E) contains burials dating to 1878 and is maintained by the church. (1991)
Irish Catholic settlers first came to this area in 1875. The community, first called Irish Settlement, was served by visiting priests beginning in 1879. Eight families joined together in 1885 to build a church, which they dedicated to St. Michael. The predominantly Irish membership was eventually joined by a number of German-American Catholics. A parochial school opened in 1891 and was operated by nuns of various orders until it closed in 1956. St. Michael's Cemetery (.7 mi. E) contains burials dating to 1878 and is maintained by the church. (1991)
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7997.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 31° 0.873′ N, 96° 59.929′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Avenue and Pecan Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 Church Ave, Burlington TX 76519, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
