Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary's Catholic Church. . The first recorded mass in Sherman took place in 1872, and three years later Bishop Claude Dubuis of the Diocese of Galveston created a parish here and sent the Rev. Louis Granger to serve as first pastor. A wooden chapel housed worship services until this church building was completed in 1906. St. Mary's is an excellent example of the work of noted Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton, who included Gothic and Romanesque elements in his design. Built by contractor William Cornish and Sons, the church is a significant part of Sherman's architectural heritage.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
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The first recorded mass in Sherman took place in 1872, and three years later Bishop Claude Dubuis of the Diocese of Galveston created a parish here and sent the Rev. Louis Granger to serve as first pastor. A wooden chapel housed worship services until this church building was completed in 1906. St. Mary's is an excellent example of the work of noted Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton, who included Gothic and Romanesque elements in his design. Built by contractor William Cornish & Sons, the church is a significant part of Sherman's architectural heritage.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12710.)
Location. 33° 37.766′ N, 96° 36.415′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Travis Street and East Eagle Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Travis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 727 S Travis Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Captain LeTellier's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Metz House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
