Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. This parish began in 1863 when Father Jean Marie Giraud held mass for Catholic residents of Jefferson. Immaculate Conception grew as a church and by 1867, members completed the first building. In 1869, the church opened a school and the next year moved to the current location. Immaculate Conception soon became a center for East Texas missions, though by 1910, it was also a mission. Under the guidance and leadership of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Meyer and others, parishioners continued to meet and serve the community. Though a fire destroyed the church in 1992, the parish rebuilt and today remains a spiritual center for Jefferson residents.

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13696.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 32° 45.418′ N, 94° 20.774′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of North Vale Street and West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south on North Vale Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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201 North Vale Street, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Brooks House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beard House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Clark Residence (about 300 feet away); Brown Building (about 300 feet away); Sterne Fountain (about 400 feet away); First Texas Artificial Gas Plant (about 400 feet away); S. D. Rainey Home (about 400 feet away); 1854 "Plantation" House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church & marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church & marker.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

3. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.