East Downtown in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Nicholas Catholic Church

Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2023

1. St. Nicholas Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1887 as Houston's first Catholic church for blacks, St. Nicholas Parish was located at the corner of Chenevert and Lamar Streets. This building, designed by Leo Diehlmann, was completed in 1924. Prominent features include twin projecting towers - one taller with an open belfry and one lower capped tower, corbelled brick detailing, and curvilinear parapets. St. Nicholas Parish remains an important part of Houston's Third Ward. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10761.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 29° 44.759′ N, 95° 21.258′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in East Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Clay Street and St. Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Clay Street. The marker is located on the east side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2502 Clay St, Houston TX 77003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John Missionary Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Fourth Missionary Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Benjamin Jesse Covington and the Covington House

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(approx. half a mile away); Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grand Court Order of Calanthe of Texas (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Joseph Hospital (approx. ¾ mile away); Trinity East United Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

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Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2023

2. The St. Nicholas Catholic Church and Marker

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Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2023

3. The St. Nicholas Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.