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

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Photographed by Gary Estep, April 11, 2026

1. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. St. Patrick's Parish was founded in 1872 by the Roman Catholic bishop of Galveston, Claude Dubuis. The first church building at this site, designed by noted architect Nicholas J. Clayton, was completed in 1898. Destroyed by fire in 1911, the structure was rebuilt, incorporating much of Clayton's original design into the new facade. Completed in 1914, the Gothic Revival building features fine patterned brickwork and lancet arches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11531.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 33° 45.495′ N, 96° 32.289′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of North Rusk Avenue and West Sears Street, on the right when traveling north on North Rusk Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 N Rusk Ave, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American

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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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Saint Francis Xavier Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); XXI Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); St. Luke's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Katy Park Rededication (approx. ¼ mile away); Signal Company Texas 36th Inf. Div. Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024

2. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Marker

St. Patrick's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024

3. St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024

4. St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 11, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.