Castroville in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Louis Catholic Church
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
1. St. Louis Catholic Church Marker
Planned, according to tradition, by the Rev. Peter Richard, pastor who came from Loire, France, 1868. First (1847-51) resident pastor, the Most Rev. Claude Dubuis, returned as Bishop of Texas to lay cornerstone on July 2, 1868.
Locally quarried limestone and labor of men of parish went into the construction.
First Mass was celebrated in this church by Father Richard on Aug. 25, 1870, feast day of St. Louis, patron of the parish.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5051.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1868.
Location. 29° 21.351′ N, 98° 52.771′ W. Marker is in Castroville, Texas, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of Angelo Street and Paris Street, on the right when traveling south on Angelo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1306 Angelo Street, Castroville TX 78009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. 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: St. Louis Day (a few steps from this marker); General Wool and the Chihuahua Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Alsatians of Texas (within shouting
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
2. St. Louis Catholic Church
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
3. St. Louis, King of France
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
