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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marker

Inscription.

Roman Catholic worship services were held in Menard as early as 1872, when J.J. Callan set aside this lot of land for the construction of a Catholic church building. Visiting priests held occasional services in various homes and in the courthouse until 1899, when this building was constructed under the direction of the Rev. P. Beaudrillard for Sacred Heart Parish. The Gothic Revival building features native stone and lancet windows.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4431.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 30° 54.982′ N, 99° 47.135′ W. Marker is in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Beavans Street and Canal Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted on southeast corner of church building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menard TX 76859, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of the Santa Cruz de San Saba Mission (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Menard, Texas / The Old Sacred Heart Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); The Lafora Map / An Apache Encampment

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "The Ditch" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Menard (about 300 feet away); Fort McKavett C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (about 600 feet away); Menard County Memorial of Those Who Died (about 600 feet away); Great Western Trail (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menard.

Additional commentary.
1. Church Restoration
In 2023 the parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Menard Texas began a campaign to restore the old 1899 Catholic Church. The church was successfully restored and recommissioned as an active church in December of 2023. Daily Mass is conducted Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 am and Wednesday at 6:00 pm.

— Submitted April 1, 2024, by Jimmy Morris of Menard, Texas.

Marker at Southeast Corner of Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

2. Marker at Southeast Corner of Church Building

The Old Sacred Heart Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

3. The Old Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Restoration in 2023 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jimmy Morris, December 16, 2023

4. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Restoration in 2023

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Jimmy Morris of Menard, Texas.