Near Bryan in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Salvador Mission Church

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 1, 2021

1. San Salvador Mission Church Marker

Inscription. San Salvador, a mission of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Bryan, was named for the patron saint of Cefalu, Sicily, the native village of Italian immigrants who came here in 1894. Religious services were held in homes until 1908, when devout families each gave cotton from ten field rows to buy materials, and the men worked six weeks to build this church. First Mass was said at its altar in Oct. 1908. In 1952 the building was remodeled, and a new altar was added in 1965.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8652.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 30° 36.206′ N, 96° 31.659′ W. Marker is near Bryan, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is on County Highway 222, half a mile west of Farm to Market Road 50, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caldwell TX 77836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brazos River Levee (approx. half a mile away); Moseley's Ferry (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kings Highway - Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3.2

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miles away); Route of El Camino Real (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Annex (approx. 4.2 miles away); Bryan Air Force Base (approx. 4.2 miles away); Brazos Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryan.

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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 1, 2021

2. San Salvador Mission Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.