Millett in La Salle County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
History of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Millett, Texas
Photographed By James Hulse, July 29, 2022
1. History of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Millett, Texas Marker
Inscription.
History of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Millett, Texas. . The original mission began circa 1900 with priests coming from San Antonio. In 1911 a church was built northwest of here. It burned down in 1920. For 22 years mass was offered in private homes. In 1942, Father M. Ries bought the small grocery store located on the very spot. He converted it into a chapel under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe to serve the ranchers and farmers of this area who tilled the fertile soil which produced crops such as broom, black eyed pea, and melon. From 1942 to 2004 the mission was under the care of the Vincentian Priests of Cotulla. The last Solemn Mass was celebrated here on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2004. The church which had fallen into disrepair was closed in February 2005. It was demolished in 2008.
The original mission began circa 1900 with priests coming from San Antonio. In 1911 a church was built northwest of here. It burned down in 1920. For 22 years mass was offered in private homes. In 1942, Father M. Ries bought the small grocery store located on the very spot. He converted it into a chapel under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe to serve the ranchers and farmers of this area who tilled the fertile soil which produced crops such as broom, black eyed pea, and melon. From 1942 to 2004 the mission was under the care of the Vincentian Priests of Cotulla. The last Solemn Mass was celebrated here on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2004. The church which had fallen into disrepair was closed in February 2005. It was demolished in 2008.
Erected by Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2005.
Location. 28° 34.807′ N, 99° 11.855′ W. Marker is in Millett, Texas, in La Salle County. Marker is at the intersection of I-35 Frontage Road and Center Street, on the right when traveling south on I-35 Frontage Road. The marker is located at a small memorial shrine at the corner of the frontage road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cotulla TX 78014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The History of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Millett, Texas Marker is on the left of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, July 29, 2022
3. The view of the History of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Millett, Texas Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
