Details for Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5061003887
Data
| Marker Number | 3887 |
| Atlas Number | 5061003887 |
| Marker Title | Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church |
| Index Entry | Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church |
| Address | |
| City | Santa Maria |
| County | Cameron |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 616209 |
| UTM Northing | 2884366 |
| Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; churches; religious leaders; Roman Catholic denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year | 1977 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | From Bluetown, take Highway 281 west about 1 mile. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | A rare South Texas snowstorm marked the cornerstone laying ceremonies for this church building, Dec. 29, 1880. The Gothic Revival edifice was constructed of bricks made at nearby El Rancho de Santa Maria, owned by L.J. Hynes, who gave land for the church. Built from plans drawn by Father Peter I. Keralum, O.M.I., the structure was dedicated June 29, 1882. The wooden steeple was blown off during a 1933 hurricane. Residents of Bluetown, Santa Maria, and neighboring communities worshiped here. |