Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018
1. St. Peter's Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Peter's Catholic Church. . In 1866 Bishop Claude M. Dubuis of Galveston sent a young French immigrant, Emil L. J. R. Fleury, to organize a congregation and build a church to serve Boerne and the outlying towns and army posts. This stone structure was completed in 1867. Features include an entry portico with shingled gable end, a small belfry, and segmental-arch windows. Fleury, who left Boerne in 1869, returned in 1923 to help lay the cornerstone for a new sanctuary. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987.
In 1866 Bishop Claude M. Dubuis of Galveston sent a young French immigrant, Emil L. J. R. Fleury, to organize a congregation and build a church to serve Boerne and the outlying towns and army posts. This stone structure was completed in 1867. Features include an entry portico with shingled gable end, a small belfry, and segmental-arch windows. Fleury, who left Boerne in 1869, returned in 1923 to help lay the cornerstone for a new sanctuary.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4484.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 29° 47.178′ N, 98° 43.776′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 87) and West Kronkosky Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 West Kronkosky Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
