Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Mary's Church of the Assumption

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

1. St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1869, St. Mary's Church of the Assumption is the oldest Catholic parish in Waco. Led by Father Bussant, the congregation erected its first sanctuary in 1870 at the corner of 6th and Washington streets. A second structure, built in 1879 at 9th and Washington streets, was replaced in 1886. A new building was completed at this site in 1942. The church's community outreach programs have included associations with Academy Sacred Heart for Girls, St. Basil's School for Boys, Holy Cross Cemetery, Providence Hospital, Reicher Catholic High School, and the city library.

2nd Plaque
Most Rev. John E. McCarthy Bishop, Diocese of Austin installed February 25, 1986
Rev Msgr. John E. Driscoll pastor, St. Mary's Church January 15, 1988

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4470.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1988.

Location. 31° 33.042′ N, 97° 8.468′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and North 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Washington Avenue, Waco TX 76701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Sturgis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Avenue Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Austin Avenue United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Austin Avenue Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Rotan-Dosset House (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Waco (approx. ¼ mile away); First Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evangelia Settlement (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

The front entrance of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. The front entrance of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption and Marker

The view of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The view of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption

The view of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

4. The view of the St. Mary's Church of the Assumption and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.