Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sacred Heart Church
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. Sacred Heart Church Marker
(English)
Built in 1912 for the first English-speaking parish in Brownsville, this gothic revival church was designed by Frederick B. Gaenslen. The entrance gallery features corinthian columns and the initials “OMI” in the keystone of the central arch for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
(Spanish)
Esta iglesia renacentista gσtica, construido en 1912, fue diseρada por el arquitecto Frederick B. Gaenslen. La galerνa en la entrada muestra columnas corintias y las iniciales "OMI" clave del arco principal, las cuales corresponden a Oblatos de Marνa Inmaculada.
The Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church
Erected by City of Brownsville & the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 25° 54.292′ N, 97° 30.143′ 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 is mounted left of the main entrance. Touch for map.
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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 Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (here, next to this marker); Original Site of St. Joseph College (within shouting distance of this marker); Barreda House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Kowalski-Dennett (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 of all markers in Brownsville.
More about this marker. Marker is in the
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. Sacred Heart Church (marker visible at far left front corner)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
3. Initials “OMI” in the keystone of the central arch
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
