West in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Church of the Assumption
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020
1. Church of the Assumption Marker
This congregation originated as part of earlier church in Martinville (now Tours). After the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad came through the area about 1890, church members in west received permission from the Bishop to erect their own sanctuary in 1892. The Rev. John Geleissner served as first pastor of the new church. Masses were conducted in Latin, but the Czech language was also used in services. The original wooden building, destroyed by fire in March 1903, was replaced by a brick sanctuary that same year. It was replaced by a third structure in 1956.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 855.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1903.
Location. 31° 48.027′ N, 97° 5.906′ W. Marker is in West, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of South Harrison Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on South Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Harrison St, West TX 76691, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary's School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of West (approx. Ό mile away);
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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020
2. Church of the Assumption Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
