Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker
Sacred Heart Church was established by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate for the English-speaking parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church. San Antonio architect Frederick B. Gaenslen designed this building for the new congregation in the Gothic Revival style. Dedicated in 1913, the structure served Sacred Heart until 1967, when parish boundaries were redrawn and it became a chapel of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. With its tall bell towers and pointed-arch stained glass windows, Sacred Heart is a noteworthy part of Brownsville's architectural history.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12624.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 25° 54.293′ N, 97° 30.145′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) south of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker and Texas Historical Medallion are mounted at eye-level, directly on the church front
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sacred Heart Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of St. Joseph College (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Kowalski-Dennett (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barreda House (about 400 feet away); Kowalski/Dennett House (about 400 feet away); Rock/Gomez House (about 500 feet away); Rock-Gomez Residence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker (tall view; showing marker & Texas Historical Medallion)
Regarding Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (2001)
Also see . . . Historic Marker Application: Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Portal to Texas History website entry:
This link presents the original application data for this historical marker, including detailed information and historic photos of the church. (Submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker (wide view; showing Elizabeth Street church entrance)
Photographed by Carlos gonzalez, 1966
4. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Postcard
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
5. Sacred Heart Catholic Church (marker visible left of entrance)
Photographed by Carlos gonzalez, September 10, 2023
6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Inside
Photographed by Carlos gonzalez, September 10, 2023
7. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Inside
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,462 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Carlos gonzalez of Brownsville, Texas. 5. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Carlos gonzalez of Brownsville, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
