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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Ft. Stockton, Pecos County

Marker Text

Efforts of establish a Catholic church in the area began shortly after the Civil War when Fort Stockton was reoccupied by United States troops. The first services were conducted in 1872 by father Claude Jaillet and father Adolfo Guichon. Construction of the present church building began three years later. Located on land donated by Peter Gallagher, it was built of adobe on a stone foundation. The structure was remodeled in the 1960s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address 403 S Main St
Location Description Corner of James and Main St., Ft. Stockton
Marker # 5048
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Roman Catholic denomination
Latitude, Longitude 30.882617, -102.880006

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