Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. The first Mass for this Roman Catholic parish was held in 1909 in a small wooden church which burned in 1922. This Romanesque Revival structure was designed by the well-known firm of Sanguinet, Staats and Hedrick. It was dedicated July 20, 1924, by the Most Rev. Joseph P. Lynch, Bishop of Dallas. The bells were installed in 1956. This parish has been guided by the Vincentian, Benedictine, and Salvatorian religious orders. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4464.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1924.

Location. 32° 43.83′ N, 97° 19.825′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of West Magnolia Avenue and S Jennings Ave, on the left when traveling west on West Magnolia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Emanuel Hebrew Rest Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Dr. Clay Johnson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chase Court (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gunhild Weber House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maxwell-Liston House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baker Funeral Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.