Rosenberg in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Holy Rosary Catholic Parish
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 7, 2023
1. Holy Rosary Catholic Parish Marker
Inscription.
Holy Rosary Catholic Parish. . In 1895, Arabella Dorigan donated two lots for the building of a Catholic church in Rosenberg. Mass was held periodically in other buildings until 1911, when a wooden church and rectory were build at Avenue H and 6th Street. A fire destroyed the church in 1924, and a new Mission Style stucco church was built in 1925. In the 1950s the structures were demolished, and the property was sold. The third church, designed by Mark Lemmon in the Gothic Revival style, was built west of town on 25 acres donated by Julius and Frances Gubbels and was dedicated in 1954. Over the years a school, started in the 1930s, a rectory, a bell tower, a grotto, a parish life center and other structures have been built at this site.
175 Years of Texas Independence 1836-2011
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In 1895, Arabella Dorigan donated two lots for the building of a Catholic church in Rosenberg. Mass was held periodically in other buildings until 1911, when a wooden church and rectory were build at Avenue H and 6th Street. A fire destroyed the church in 1924, and a new Mission Style stucco church was built in 1925. In the 1950s the structures were demolished, and the property was sold. The third church, designed by Mark Lemmon in the Gothic Revival style, was built west of town on 25 acres donated by Julius and Frances Gubbels and was dedicated in 1954. Over the years a school, started in the 1930s, a rectory, a bell tower, a grotto, a parish life center and other structures have been built at this site.
175 Years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16947.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 29° 33.215′ N, 95° 49.004′ W. Marker is in Rosenberg, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of George Street and Avenue L, on the right when traveling south on George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1416 George Street, Rosenberg TX 77471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
