Details for Annunciation Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010596
Data
| Marker Number | 10596 |
| Atlas Number | 5201010596 |
| Marker Title | Annunciation Church |
| Index Entry | Annunciation Church |
| Address | |
| City | Houston |
| County | Harris |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 272112 |
| UTM Northing | 3294193 |
| Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; churches; Roman Catholic denomination |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 600 block of Crawford & Texas |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | In style of great European churches. The work of the very Rev. Joseph Querat, a canon of Cathedral of Lyons, France, and missionary to Texas 1852-1878. Begun 1867 when Father Querat (with aid of parishioners) bought old Harris County Courthouse to get bricks for foundation; completed 1874. Sacristy and steeple were added 1881-1884 by plans of Nicholas J. Clayton (1849-1916), a leading Texas architect of the late 19th century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |