Pecos in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

1. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. This is one of the finest surviving examples of Bishop Lamy's French-inspired gothic architecture in New Mexico. Completed in 1906, it is constructed of locally quarried stone instead of traditional adobe. Among its adornments is a painting of Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles (Our Lady of the Angels) given to the nearby Pueblo of Pecos by the King of Spain in the early eighteenth century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 35° 34.983′ N, 105° 40.55′ W. Marker is in Pecos, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is on St. Anthony's Loop east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. St. Anthony's Loop heads east from Main Street, approximately 1 mile North of New Mexico 50. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 North Main Street, Pecos NM 87552, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Anthony's Catholic Church War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos National Historical Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); Trash is Treasure (approx. 2.2 miles away); A Day in Pueblo Life (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mighty Pueblo (approx. 2.3 miles away); Precious Water

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Prime Location (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pecos Pueblo Mission (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pecos.

More about this marker. Marker is located west of the parking lot for Saint Anthony's

Regarding San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. This is a beautiful building, well worth a few minutes stop.

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Sign on Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

2. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Sign on Main Street

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

3. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Camposanto image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

4. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Camposanto

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church South Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

5. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church South Wall

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Exterior Nicho With La Virgen image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, June 14, 2013

6. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church Exterior Nicho With La Virgen

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2013, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 21, 2013, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.