Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church
Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 26, 2026
1. St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Marker
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.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4464.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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. Ό mile away); Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Laneri House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Clay Johnson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chase Court (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025
2. Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025
3. Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and marker
Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 26, 2026
4. St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 4. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
