Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
1. Notre Dame Catholic Church Marker
Originally organized in 1892 as a Mission named St. Mary of the Assumption, it became a Parish church in 1911 under Father Henry Michael Kemper. He moved the church to its permanent location soon after and established a school. In 1915, the church sponsored Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and School to serve Hispanic Catholics; they merged with Notre Dame in 1955. When a new church was built in 1935, the name was changed to Notre Dame. A social center was built in 1979 and a larger church building in 1990. Members have reached out to the community through a jail ministry, food pantry, free medical clinic and a host of other volunteer ministries. Today, the church continues to play a vital role in Kerrville.
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16312.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 30° 2.663′ N, 99° 8.337′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is at the intersection of Waters Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Waters Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Christian Dietert Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Notre Dame Catholic School (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
2. Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
3. Bell Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
4. Notre Dame Catholic Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
