Weimar in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
1. St. Michael’s Catholic Church Marker
Established as a Mission in 1888, by Father Edward Brucklin, who became first resident priest in 1892. An earlier frame structure was replaced by this stately sanctuary in 1913, under direction of Father Joseph Szymanski (1873-1948), who served the congregation for 42 years. The imposing edifice was constructed of Elgin brick by Italian and Mexican craftsmen directed by contractors L.M. and J.C. Dielmann of San Antonio. The Gothic revival architectural style reflects the central European heritage of the Czechoslovakian and German settlers.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4474.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 29° 42.411′ N, 96° 46.809′ W. Marker is in Weimar, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of North Center Street (Farm to Market Road 155) and North Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street. The marker is located directly in front of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 North Center Street, Weimar TX 78962, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Weimar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Etta Moten Barnett (approx. 0.3 miles away); Weimar Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
2. The front of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church with the Marker.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
3. St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
