San Diego in Duval County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

1. St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Established in 1867 by Father Claude Jaillet, St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church was built through the contributions of its members and was the center of religious activity in the area. Father Jaillet served until 1872, and returned again from 1875-1884. This church was constructed in 1908 during the pastorate of Father Pedro Bard. The church was enlarged and remodeled and Parochial Hall was added by 1950. The church celebrated 100 years of service to its members and the surrounding communities in 1967, and continues to serve the area.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5034.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 27° 45.61′ N, 98° 14.27′ W. Marker is in San Diego, Texas, in Duval County. It is at the intersection of South Victoria Street and East Saint Peters Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Victoria Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 South Victoria Street, San Diego TX 78384, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in South Texas.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: El Plan de San Diego (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duval County (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Duval County (approx. ¼ mile away); San Diego City Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jim Wells County (approx. 9.4 miles away); Alice Cemetery (approx. 9.9 miles away); McGill Brothers Building (approx. 10 miles away); Jose de Escandon (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

2. St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.