Alpine in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

1. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. The present church building was dedicated on January 6, 1943, by Rev. Sidney M. Metzger, Bishop of El Paso. Construction began in 1941 under Father Francis Juaniz with members of the parish donating over $10,000. Contributions by the Catholic Extension Society contributed to the success of the project. D.E. Bond, a contractor from Pecos, Texas, built the church using local labor and native stone. Members of the parish brought seashells, fossils, and decorative stone which were placed in the church façade. In November, 2002, the parish celebrated its centennial anniversary.

The nearby Grotto was dedicated on October 16, 1949, by the parishioners to Our Lady of Peace as a sign of their devotion and a hopeful prayer for the conversion of Russia.
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Erected by Sul Ross State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1890.

Location. 30° 21.286′ N, 103° 39.624′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. It is at the intersection of West Gallego Avenue and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Gallego Avenue. Marker is in the

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sidewalk on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 Comanchería,

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: Our Lady of Peace (a few steps from this marker); Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (a few steps from this marker); Garcia-Valadez House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ritchey Hotel (about 700 feet away); John R. Holland (approx. ¼ mile away); Holland Hotel Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Sul Ross "Art Colony" (approx. ¼ mile away); This Enduring Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

2. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Marker

Marker is in the sidewalk.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

3. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.