Cameron in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Monica's Catholic Church

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020

1. St. Monica's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1883, the congregation of St. Monica's Catholic Church erected this structure in 1927-28 after a fire had destroyed their previous place of worship. The building exhibits influences of both Palladian and Italian Romanesque architectural styles, an unusual combination for a Roman Catholic church in Texas. Outstanding features include the Doric portico and the Lombard Romanesque style bell tower.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7998.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 30° 51.049′ N, 96° 59.162′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is on South Nolan Avenue south of West Gillis Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 S Nolan Ave, Cameron TX 76520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wied Hardware Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); O.J. Thomas High School (approx. half a mile away); All Saints Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Cameron (approx. half a mile away); First National Bank of Cameron

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(approx. half a mile away); Milam County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ben Milam (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cameron.

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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020

2. St. Monica's Catholic Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.