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Sacred Heart Church

Palestine, Anderson County

Marker Text

Successor to 1874 Church of St. Joseph, built on site given by International & Great Northern Railway, and destroyed by fire in 1890. This building of handmade brick was begun later that year; Nicholas J. Clayton of Galveston was the architect. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address 401 W. Oak St.
Location Description 401 W. Oak St. at Queen, Palestine
Marker # 8806
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; design and construction; Roman Catholic denomination
Latitude, Longitude 31.762637, -95.634806

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