Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. St. Joseph Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. St. Joseph Catholic Church is an adobe structure that was erected to house worship services in 1875 for the Catholic population. In 1874, three acres of land near Comanche Springs were donated to the Catholic Church for the purpose of constructing a permanent sanctuary, which was completed in 1877. The St. Joseph parish was established in 1916. Multiple repairs and additions have been made to the structure; however, the church still retains its original adobe walls.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church - circa 1880's

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 30° 52.952′ N, 102° 52.744′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and East James Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. The marker is located at the northeast corner of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 South Main Street, Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zero Stone Park (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Old Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County's Contribution 1917 - to the World War - 1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County Korea and Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pecos County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . History of Saint Joseph Church. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - Fort Stockton, Texas website entry (Submitted on November 24, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The St. Joseph Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The St. Joseph Catholic Church and Marker

The St. Joseph Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The St. Joseph Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.