| Marker Number |
13696 |
| Atlas Number |
5507013696 |
| Marker Title |
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church |
| Index Entry |
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church |
| Address |
201 N. Vale St. |
| City |
Jefferson |
| County |
Marion |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
373893 |
| UTM Northing |
3625149 |
| Subject Codes |
Roman Catholic denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
2006 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
intersection of N. Vale St. and W. Lafayette St. |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
This parish began in 1863 when Father Jean Marie Giraud held mass for Catholic residents of Jefferson. Immaculate Conception grew as a church and by 1867, members completed the first building. In 1869, the church opened a school and the next year moved to the current location. Immaculate Conception soon became a center for East Texas missions, though by 1910, it was also a mission. Under the guidance and leadership of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Meyer and others, parishioners continued to meet and serve the community. Though a fire destroyed the church in 1992, the parish rebuilt and today remains a spiritual center for Jefferson residents. (2006) |
