San Benito in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Benedict’s Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2021
1. St. Benedict’s Church Marker
The original St. Benedict's Church was erected in 1910, two years before the congregation became parish, and was destroyed by fire in 1923. This brick structure was built to replace it in 1925, under the leadership of Father Yvo Tymen, O.M.I. (1879-1977), who served as pastor of St. Benedict's from 1921 to 1937. In addition to this church, he supervised the construction of a rectory and renovation of school facilities damaged by a 1933 hurricane.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4439.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 26° 7.832′ N, 97° 38.149′ W. Marker is in San Benito, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of South Bowie Street and West Powers Street, on the right when traveling east on South Bowie Street. The marker is located to the southwest of the entrance to the St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 South Bowie Street, San Benito TX 78586, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water District Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The San Benito Bank and Trust Company
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2021
2. St. Benedict’s Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
