Blanconia in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

1. St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia Marker

Inscription. The present St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia was built and dedicated, on this site, on October 17, 1926. On the banks of the Blanco Creek, approximately one mile east, the first church named Our Lady of the Rosary, was erected in 1875 by Thomas McGuill. This was a log cabin structure which was later replaced by a small frame church. Mass has been continuously celebrated in this Blanconia community of early Irish settlers since 1875.

Erected 1977 by The Alhambra Baza No. 78.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1926.

Location. 28° 23.924′ N, 97° 24.735′ W. Marker is in Blanconia, Texas, in Bee County. It is on Farm to Market Road 2441 half a mile north of State Highway 202, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the right side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf

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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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Blanconia (Old N2) Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); King's Men Buried Here (approx. 10.3 miles away); King's Men Memorial (approx. 10.4 miles away); Mount Calvary Cemetery (approx. 10.4 miles away); Captain Amon B. King and His Men (approx. 10.4 miles away); Refugio Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.4 miles away); Purple Heart Recipients (approx. 10.4 miles away); Colonel A. M. Hobby/Hobby's 8th Texas Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. (approx. 10.4 miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

2. St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia Marker

The St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

3. The St. Catherine Catholic Church of Blanconia and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.