Laredo in Webb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

1. Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation, the second Catholic Church organized in Laredo, began in 1897 as an English-speaking parish to serve non-Spanish speaking families who arrived in Laredo during the 1880s. The church structure, designed by German craftsman Heinrich Portscheller, was built in 1897 and has undergone numerous alterations. Nuns of the Ursuline Order established a neighborhood school at St. Peter's about 1899. In 1939 Monsignor Dan Lanning founded the Society of Martha Washington, which integrated women into activities of the renowned Washington's birthday celebration.

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4483.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 27° 30.389′ N, 99° 30.633′ W. Marker is in Laredo, Texas, in Webb County. It is at the intersection of Matamoros Street and Santa Maria Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Matamoros Street. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the church by the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 Matamoros Street, Laredo TX 78040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: El Primer Congreso Mexicanista (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laredo Vietnam War Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); United States Post Office and Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Jovita Idar (about 500 feet away); Laredo World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Laredo World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (about 600 feet away); Gold Star Mothers & Families (about 600 feet away); Operation Desert Storm Fallen Heroes (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laredo.

Also see . . . Society of Martha Washington. Wikipedia

The Society of Martha Washington was formed in 1939, in Laredo, Texas. The Society hosts the Colonial Ball, which is an annual debutante ball where young women make their debut into society. The Colonial Ball is held at the Laredo Civic Center and is a part of a citywide festival called the Washington's Birthday Celebration, which takes place in February every year. The Society of Martha Washington helps Laredo present an image of “racial and national harmony” by working in conjunction with the Princess Pocahontas Council, and the Abrazo Children.

(Submitted on August 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

2. Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Marker

The Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

3. The Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Marker

The view of the Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

4. The view of the Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.