Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. . Roman Catholic priests visited the Rockport area as early as 1838. The first mass in the town of Rockport was celebrated in the home of County Judge John Hynes in 1860, and services continued there for a number of years. Although property was deeded to the church in 1871, the first church building was not erected until 1889. It was destroyed in a storm that same year and was replaced by another structure which served the congregation until 1954. In addition to its parochial school, Sacred Heart Church has served the community with many outreach programs.
Roman Catholic priests visited the Rockport area as early as 1838. The first mass in the town of Rockport was celebrated in the home of County Judge John Hynes in 1860, and services continued there for a number of years. Although property was deeded to the church in 1871, the first church building was not erected until 1889. It was destroyed in a storm that same year and was replaced by another structure which served the congregation until 1954. In addition to its parochial school, Sacred Heart Church has served the community with many outreach programs.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4428.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 28° 1.48′ N, 97° 3.227′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Cornwall Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Cornwall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 704 E Cornwall St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aransas County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Richard Henry Wood House (about 700
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
