Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025
1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. . By 1940, missionary priests of the Holy Cross Order were ministering to residents of Marble Falls. Beginning in 1951, Catholic residents worshipped in a local residence; by 1954, attendance had grown enough to warrant a mission. The Catholic community bought property that year and by 1957, the Texas Granite Company began construction on a granite structure. The first mass held in the new chapel occurred on Christmas Day of that year, though the structure was fully completed and dedicated in 1961. Since the church's early years, parishioners have aided needy residents of the area. Today, the church continues to serve as a religious and community leader in Marble Falls
By 1940, missionary priests of the Holy Cross Order were ministering to residents of Marble Falls. Beginning in 1951, Catholic residents worshipped in a local residence; by 1954, attendance had grown enough to warrant a mission. The Catholic community bought property that year and by 1957, the Texas Granite Company began construction on a granite structure. The first mass held in the new chapel occurred on Christmas Day of that year, though the structure was fully completed and dedicated in 1961. Since the church's early years, parishioners have aided needy residents of the area. Today, the church continues to serve as a religious and community leader in Marble Falls
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15558.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 30° 34.567′ N, 98° 15.859′ W. Marker is in Marble Falls, Texas, in Burnet County. It is at the intersection of Ranch to Market Road 1431 and Parkview Drive, on the left when traveling east on Road 1431. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 FM 1431 East, Marble Falls TX 78654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. It is also in the American 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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2. The view of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
