Details for Annunciation Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010596

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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
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