Big Spring in Howard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
1. St. Thomas Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Thomas Catholic Church. . Organized in 1883 under the leadership of the Rev. H. A. Boniface, the first Catholic parish in Big Spring was named St. Mary's. A small frame sanctuary was built and early services were conducted in English, German, and Spanish. The need for a larger place of worship resulted in the construction of this building. Completed in 1911 under the direction of J. M. Morgan, it was dedicated to St. Thomas. The native stone structure features an extended center entry tower, Gothic arched windows, side buttresses, and corner limestone quoins.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1988.
Organized in 1883 under the leadership of the Rev. H. A. Boniface, the first Catholic parish in Big Spring was named St. Mary's. A small frame sanctuary was built and early services were conducted in English, German, and Spanish. The need for a larger place of worship resulted in the construction of this building. Completed in 1911 under the direction of J. M. Morgan, it was dedicated to St. Thomas. The native stone structure features an extended center entry tower, Gothic arched windows, side buttresses, and corner limestone quoins.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1988
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5084.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 15.553′ N, 101° 28.838′ W. Marker is in Big Spring, Texas, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Father Delaney Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 North Main Street, Big Spring TX 79720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
