Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Annunciation Church
Memorial windows, frescoes, and other treasures of art have been added by parishioners. Great coastal hurricane of 1900 wrecked the 196-foot steeple, but it was restored. Penitential spirit was assured by having no heat in the church prior to 1914; no air-conditioning until the late 1930’s. Known as mother church of more than 50 parishes, Annunciation in a century has had 5 pastors: the Very Rev. Joseph Querat (1867-1878); the Very Rev. Thomas Hennessy (1879-1913); the Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Walsh (1934-1943); the Very Rev. Thomas Hogan (1934-1943); the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anton J. Frank (since 1943) an ordinant of this church.
One of great occasions in this edifice was 1953 installation of 37 knights and ladies of the Holy Sepulcher by James Francis Cardinal McIntyre.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1867.
Location. 29° 45.396′ N, 95° 21.445′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of Crawford Street and Texas Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Crawford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1618 Texas Avenue, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Annunciation Church (here, next to this marker); Daughters of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Houston Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Home of President Sam Houston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of General Sam Houston House (approx. ¼ mile away); San Jacinto Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas William House, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.