Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Roman Catholic priests visited the Rockport area as early as 1838. The first mass in the town of Rockport was celebrated in the home of County Judge John Hynes in 1860, and services continued there for a number of years. Although property was deeded to the church in 1871, the first church building was not erected until 1889. It was destroyed in a storm that same year and was replaced by another structure which served the congregation until 1954. In addition to its parochial school, Sacred Heart Church has served the community with many outreach programs.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4428.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 28° 1.48′ N, 97° 3.227′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Cornwall Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Cornwall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 704 E Cornwall St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Aransas County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Richard Henry Wood House (about 700 feet away); The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rockport Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church of Rockport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bracht House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker

Sacred Heart Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Norman Frank, 3

3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.