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. 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.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 33° 37.766′ N, 96° 36.415′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It 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,

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Sherman TX 75090, 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.

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 (approx. ¼ mile away); Central Christian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Walnut Street Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Sherman Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dannel Funeral Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hall Furniture Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Courthouses of Grayson County (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

St. Mary's Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. St. Mary's Catholic Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 25 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.