Ballinger in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 8, 2016
1. St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. . Early Roman Catholic worship services in Ballinger were held by missionaries in a church building constructed in 1895. In 1910, during the pastorate of the Rev. J.B. Frigon, this building was completed to serve the congregation. Constructed of native rock quarried from nearby stone deposits, the Gothic Revival building is a good example of the work of local craftsmen. A Ballinger landmark, it features a single square tower on its three-part facade. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984.
Early Roman Catholic worship services in Ballinger were held by missionaries in a church building constructed in 1895. In 1910, during the pastorate of the Rev. J.B. Frigon, this building was completed to serve the congregation. Constructed of native rock quarried from nearby stone deposits, the Gothic Revival building is a good example of the work of local craftsmen. A Ballinger landmark, it features a single square tower on its three-part facade.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5064.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 31° 44.709′ N, 99° 57.022′ W. Marker is in Ballinger, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker can be reached from N. 6th Street south of Crosson Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 N 6th St, Ballinger TX 76821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is mounted on front wall to the right of the entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
