Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker
Efforts to establish a Catholic church in the area began shortly after the Civil War when Fort Stockton was reoccupied by United States troops. The first services were conducted in 1872 by Father Claude Jaillet and Father Adolfo Guichon. Construction of the present church building began three years later. Located on land donated by Peter Gallagher, it was built of adobe on a stone foundation. The structure was remodeled in the 1960s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Additional tablet:
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1973
Erected 1966 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5048.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 30° 52.936′ N, 102° 52.744′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 South Main Street, Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zero Stone Park (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Catholic Church (within
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker with NRHP Tablet
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
3. St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
