Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 14, 2020
1. Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche) Marker
Inscription.
Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche). . St. Mary's Parish dates to 1846 with the arrival of German settlers in Fredercksburg. Construction of this building, which replaced an earlier log structure, was completed in 1863 during the pastorate of the Rev. Peter Baunach. It served as the parish church until a larger building was constructed in 1906, after which it served a variety of purposes, including a schoolhouse. The fine Gothic features of Old St. Mary's are exhibited in its distinctive steeple, pointed-arch windows, and stone buttresses. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994.
St. Mary's Parish dates to 1846 with the arrival of German settlers in Fredercksburg. Construction of this building, which replaced an earlier log structure, was completed in 1863 during the pastorate of the Rev. Peter Baunach. It served as the parish church until a larger building was constructed in 1906, after which it served a variety of purposes, including a schoolhouse. The fine Gothic features of Old St. Mary's are exhibited in its distinctive steeple, pointed-arch windows, and stone buttresses.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15401.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 30° 16.603′ N, 98° 52.607′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of West San Antonio Street and South Orange Street, on the right when traveling west on West San Antonio Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Meckel - Hanus Building (about 400 feet away, measured
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 14, 2020
2. Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
