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Saint John Catholic Church

Terrell, Kaufman County

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

Marker Details

Address 700 N Frances St
Location Description 700 N. Frances Street, Terrell
Marker # 8551
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type Other - explain
Code churches; Roman Catholic denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.719289, -96.293863

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