Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022
1. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Marker
In 1915 Fredericksburg's St. Mary's parish called the Rev. Sabastian Galarza, a Mexican refugee, to help establish a mission for the area's growing Hispanic population. This Gothic Revival structure was completed in 1917 and dedicated as Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The mission church served 300 families by 1920. The building features a gabled entry portico and pointed arch windows. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission closed in 1966, but reopened in the 1980s due to the renewed interest of many parishioners. The church continues to serve the area's Hispanic community. Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14535.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 30° 16.645′ N, 98° 51.873′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of East College Street and North Lincoln Street, on the left
Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022
2. The front view of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adolph Gold House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riley-Enderlin House (approx. Ό mile away); Early History of Fredericksburg, Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); J.W. and Ruth Baines House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Main Mast from Destroyer USS Foote (DD-511) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fairwater of USS Pintado (SS-387) (approx. 0.3 miles away); 5 Inch/38 Caliber Gun (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mark 15 Torpedo Tube (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022
3. The view of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
