Near Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. John Catholic Church

(of Bomarton)

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

1. St. John Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Established in 1908, when services and masses were held in Mary's Creek schoolhouse or in home of Matt Marak. First church edifice was built 1909, with John Cocek, Marak, Leopold Skrehot, and Alois Sykora, trustees. Father Paul Mosler was installed as first pastor in 1910. Brick church was built in 1936.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5036.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 33° 30.327′ N, 99° 25.218′ W. Marker is near Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. It is at the intersection of East Street and County Highway 466, on the right when traveling south on East Street. The marker is located in front of the main entrance to the church building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seymour TX 76380, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Baylor County (approx. 10.8 miles away); Early Community Building (approx. 11 miles away); First Christian Church of Seymour (approx. 11 miles away); Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) / Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) (approx. 11.3 miles

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away); William Lewis Ellis (approx. 11.3 miles away); Near Route of The Western Trail (approx. 12.1 miles away).

The front entrance to the St. John Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

2. The front entrance to the St. John Catholic Church and Marker

The front view of the St. John Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

3. The front view of the St. John Catholic Church

The side view of the St. John Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

4. The side view of the St. John Catholic Church

Inside view of the St. John Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

5. Inside view of the St. John Catholic Church

The view of the St. John Catholic Church from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

6. The view of the St. John Catholic Church from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.