Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018

1. St. Peter's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1866 Bishop Claude M. Dubuis of Galveston sent a young French immigrant, Emil L. J. R. Fleury, to organize a congregation and build a church to serve Boerne and the outlying towns and army posts. This stone structure was completed in 1867. Features include an entry portico with shingled gable end, a small belfry, and segmental-arch windows. Fleury, who left Boerne in 1869, returned in 1923 to help lay the cornerstone for a new sanctuary.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4484.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 29° 47.178′ N, 98° 43.776′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 87) and West Kronkosky Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 West Kronkosky Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Weyrich Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Plaza World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Plaza World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Veterans Plaza Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Adolph Toepperwein (about 400 feet away); Veterans Plaza Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); US Air Force Captain Mark "Tyler" Voss (about 400 feet away); US Army Private First Class Milton A. Lee (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018

2. St. Peter's Catholic Church

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018

3. St. Peter's Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.