Roma in Starr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Chapel in Roma
Built by volunteer labor, on donated site, of contributed materials, about 1840. In the years before Oblate Fathers arrived (1853) and built church, some 500 confirmed persons had received sacraments in this chapel from secular priests who lived in Mier.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1697.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 26° 24.419′ N, 99° 1.073′ W. Marker is in Roma, Texas, in Starr County. Marker is at the intersection of Estrella Street and Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Estrella Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma TX 78584, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Manuel Guerra Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Historic Landmark District / The Plaza (about 400 feet away); The Mier Expedition (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mission Mier a Visita (approx. 3.8 miles away); San Agustín de Laredo a Visita (approx. 10.3 miles away); Mifflin Kenedy Warehouse (approx. 12.3 miles away); Historic Rio Grande City
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
