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

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in February 1873, though Catholic worship services had been held in area homes by visiting clergy for several years. Primary members of the congregation were German and Irish immigrants. The land on which the church was built was given by David and Lucy Doole in 1881. Though the structure had been completed in 1876. Local carpenters and stonemasons provided construction labor. The building has undergone several renovations over the years, including recent additions. St. Joseph's Church has served the community for generations. Texas Sesquicentennial 1896-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11291.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1873.

Location. 30° 45.049′ N, 99° 14.326′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of South Avenue B and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Avenue B. The marker is located along the front wall of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 S Ave B, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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 walking distance of this marker: First Comanche-German Meeting (approx. ¼ mile away); Two Sheriffs of Mason County

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Holmes & Bierschwale Law and Land Office (approx. ¼ mile away); The Whorlie Well (approx. ¼ mile away); Spring Street Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Commercial Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lindsay House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Methodism in Mason County (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

The front entrance to the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The front entrance to the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Marker

The view of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

3. The view of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.