Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025
1. St. Anthony Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Anthony Catholic Church. . In 1880, St. Anthony Parish was established in Longview with circuit riding priests providing church services. In 1884, a frame structure was built, serving the congregation until 1940 when a new facility was commissioned. St. Anthony has been a cornerstone for the Hispanic population of Longview, conducting the first mass in Spanish in 1981. Cinco de Mayo celebrations were also held at the church for many years, sharing Mexican food and culture with the community. St. Anthony has been responsible for starting many other Catholic churches in the area and also St. Mary's Catholic School. In 2005, St. Anthony celebrated 125 years of service, and it continues to be a bastion of faith for Longview.
In 1880, St. Anthony Parish was established in Longview with circuit riding priests providing church services. In 1884, a frame structure was built, serving the congregation until 1940 when a new facility was commissioned. St. Anthony has been a cornerstone for the Hispanic population of Longview, conducting the first mass in Spanish in 1981. Cinco de Mayo celebrations were also held at the church for many years, sharing Mexican food and culture with the community. St. Anthony has been responsible for starting many other Catholic churches in the area and also St. Mary's Catholic School. In 2005, St. Anthony celebrated 125 years of service, and it continues to be a bastion of faith for Longview.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16565.)
Location. 32° 29.876′ N, 94° 43.734′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of North Sixth Street and E Olive Street, on the right when traveling north on North Sixth Street. The marker is located on the right side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 N Sixth St, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
