| Marker Number |
8551 |
| Atlas Number |
5257008551 |
| Marker Title |
Saint John Catholic Church |
| Index Entry |
Saint John Catholic Church |
| Address |
700 N Frances St |
| City |
Terrell |
| County |
Kaufman |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
753633 |
| UTM Northing |
3623407 |
| Subject Codes |
churches; Roman Catholic denomination |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
700 N. Frances Street, Terrell |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Other - explain |
| Marker Text |
On oldest church site in Terrell, which became a town when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built to this point in 1873. The Rt. Rev. Claude-Marie Dubuis, Bishop of the Diocese, acquired the land on May 22, 1876. First church erected on site was dedicated Nov. 19, 1876. Outdoor shrine was built in 1945; the church was remodeled in 1949. Incise on back: Marker sponsored by Rossie Crawford Sullins and Family |
