Panna Maria in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Immaculate Conception Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019

1. Immaculate Conception Church Marker

Inscription.

Oldest Polish parish in America. Offered its first Mass on Dec. 24, 1854 (altar under an oak tree). First building erected 1855. This church with 100-foot tower built 1877; remodeled 1937.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2619.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1854.

Location. 28° 57.432′ N, 97° 53.888′ W. Marker is in Panna Maria, Texas, in Karnes County. It is on Farm to Market Road 81, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13879 FM 81, Panna Maria TX 78144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Father Leopold Moczygemba (a few steps from this marker); Town of Panna Maria (a few steps from this marker); Panna Maria, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilarczyk Store (within shouting distance of this marker); First Store in Panna Maria (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph's School (about 300 feet away); John Gawlik House (about 800 feet away); Czerner Kowalik House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panna Maria.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019

2. Immaculate Conception Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019

3. Immaculate Conception Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.