Austin in Lander County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

St. Augustine

Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008

1. St. Augustine Marker

Inscription. Standing on this prominent hill is St. Augustine, the oldest Catholic Church in Nevada built in 1866 and is known as the mother church that spawned other catholic churches in Nevada. The church was built from the local quarry and brickyard for $50,000. The interior has many of the original features, including the decorative nine rank Henry C. Kilgen pipe organ. In 1939 Rafeal Jolly was hired to paint vibrantly colored murals for the interior. The plaque sits upon a dry stack granite wall built by local resident Chuck Bisbo.

Dedicated June 7th, 2008
Lucinda Jane Sanders
Chapter 1881, E Clampus Vitus

Erected 2008 by E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1878.

Location. 39° 29.6′ N, 117° 4.25′ W. Marker is in Austin, Nevada, in Lander County. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Virginia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin NV 89310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Austin City Railway (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Reese River Navigation Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sazerac Lying Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Masonic and Oddfellows Hall (1867) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pony Express (about 400 feet away); International Hotel (about 500 feet away); Lander County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008

2. St. Augustine Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008

3. St. Augustine Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008

4. St. Augustine Marker

St. Augustine's Catholic Church (1866) has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior & Austin Historical Society
2003

St. Augustine Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008

5. St. Augustine Church

St. Augustine image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 6, 2013

6. St. Augustine

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,749 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 22, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 6. submitted on October 22, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.