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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

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 shouting distance of this marker);

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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.

Also see . . . St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fort Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau (Submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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 July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.