Near Blanco in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Mary's Help of Christians Catholic Church
Stone for foundation came from quarry about a mile from site. Other building materials came by wagon over 30 miles of rough roads and trails.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4471.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 29° 59.654′ N, 98° 23.557′ W. Marker is near Blanco, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 473, one mile east of U.S. 281, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 383 FM Road 473, Blanco TX 78606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blanco State Park (approx. 6.9 miles away); Jesse L. McCrocklin (approx. 7 miles away); Blanco Cemetery (approx. 7 miles away); Blanco Methodist Church (approx. 7.2 miles away); Amenthal (approx. 7.3 miles away); Adrian Edwards Conn Home (approx. 7.3 miles away); Old Blanco County Courthouse (approx. 7.3 miles away); Spring Branch Post Office (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blanco.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.