Megargel in Archer County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024
1. St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. . In 1909, a group of Czech immigrants began to meet in parishioners' homes around Megargel to celebrate Holy Mass with Father Philibert Haase. The Czech community built the present house of worship in 1916. On May 1, 1917, the church was dedicated to the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1936, Knights of Columbus built a parish hall that served as a rectory, classrooms and celebration area. Through mission work at home and abroad, and community events such as the annual Feast Day (August 15), St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church has made an impact on Megargel and beyond with its service and community involvement.
In 1909, a group of Czech immigrants began to meet in parishioners' homes around Megargel to celebrate Holy Mass with Father Philibert Haase. The Czech community built the present house of worship in 1916. On May 1, 1917, the church was dedicated to the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1936, Knights of Columbus built a parish hall that served as a rectory, classrooms and celebration area. Through mission work at home and abroad, and community events such as the annual Feast Day (August 15), St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church has made an impact on Megargel and beyond with its service and community involvement.
Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18852.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1917.
Location. 33° 27.349′ N, 98° 56.209′ W. Marker is in Megargel, Texas, in Archer County. It is on Fourteenth Street west of 13th Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 Fourteenth Street, Megargel TX 76370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: On Route of the Comanche Exodus (approx. 0.7 miles away); Megargel (approx.
2. The St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
