Near Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Photographed By James Hulse, October 13, 2021
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary's Catholic Church. . In the 1850s, families of German and Czech origin in the Ross Prairie area were served by visiting priests. After 1855, they worshipped in a log church (2 mi. N) named Saint Joseph, the first permanent Catholic Church in Fayette County. The church moved to Live Oak Hill about 1861, and purchased this site near the settlement in 1864. The first resident priest arrived in 1872, and a larger church structure, named Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary's), was built in 1879. After it burned in 1905, this Gothic-styled church was built here -- now called Hostyn Hill-- in 1906. , Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
In the 1850s, families of German and Czech origin in the Ross Prairie area were served by visiting priests. After 1855, they worshipped in a log church (2 mi. N) named Saint Joseph, the first permanent Catholic Church in Fayette County. The church moved to Live Oak Hill about 1861, and purchased this site near the settlement in 1864. The first resident priest arrived in 1872, and a larger church structure, named Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary's), was built in 1879. After it burned in 1905, this Gothic-styled church was built here -- now called Hostyn Hill-- in 1906. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4468.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 29° 51.081′ N, 96° 40.734′ W. Marker is near Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Mary's Church Road and Ehlinger-Becker Road, on the right when traveling south on St. Mary's Church Road. The marker is located in front of the Church on the left side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 St Mary's Church Road, Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles
3. The front of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 13, 2021
4. The St. Mary's Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
