Alamo in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Land at this site originally was deeded for church use by the Alamo Land and Sugar Company. Construction of the Gothic Revival church building was completed in 1924, the year Alamo was incorporated. Development of St. Joseph Parish was guided by pastors from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen until 1927, when St. Joseph was designated an independent parish. Church facilities have served over the years as social centers for the community and places of refuge for hurricane victims. St. Joseph Catholic Church remains an important part of the religious heritage of Hidalgo County.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4455.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 26° 10.776′ N, 98° 7.018′ W. Marker is in Alamo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of East Bowie Avenue and South 7th Place, on the right when traveling east on East Bowie Avenue. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 725 East Bowie Avenue, Alamo TX 78516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1940 Train-Truck Collision (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Ebenezer (approx. 1.1 miles away); Tom Mayfield (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old First National Bank Building Circa 1919

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church Tower 1954 (approx. 2.7 miles away); San Juan Townsite (approx. 2.7 miles away); San Antonio & Rio Grande Railway (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamo.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Marker

The view of the Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

3. The view of the Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,205 times since then and 204 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.