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

Our Lady of Peace

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

1. Our Lady of Peace Marker

Inscription. Parish Hall, site of the oldest church building in Alpine, originally called Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, completed in 1892 and in continuous use as a church until 1942, and as a parish hall until 1964.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3884.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 30° 21.278′ N, 103° 39.63′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. Marker is at the intersection of West Gallego Avenue and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Gallego Avenue. Marker is above Parish Hall entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (a few steps from this marker); Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church (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); This Enduring Monument

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Gage-Van Sickle (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 Marker

Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

3. Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

4. Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall

The marker is now (2019) mounted to the left of the door instead of above the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.