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Saint Mary's Help of Christians Catholic Church

Blanco vicinity, Blanco County

Marker Text

In 1850s when first Catholic families came to Blanco County, worship was in homes and halls. Land was purchased in 1887. By efforts of Father Virgilius Draessel and people of Twin Sisters, this church was built and dedicated in 1889. Stone for foundation came from quarry about a mile from site. Other building materials came by wagon over 30 miles of rough roads and trails. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address FM 473 East
Location Description from Blanco, take US 281 south 6 miles, then go east on CR 473 about one mile; one north side of road
Marker # 4471
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Roman Catholic denomination
Latitude, Longitude 29.994391, -98.392737

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