| Marker Number |
12710 |
| Atlas Number |
5181012710 |
| Marker Title |
St. Mary's Catholic Church |
| Index Entry |
Saint Mary's Catholic Church |
| Address |
727 S. Travis |
| City |
Sherman |
| County |
Grayson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
721978 |
| UTM Northing |
3723629 |
| Subject Codes |
eccesiastical buildings; churches; Roman Catholic denomination |
| Marker Year |
2001 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
727 S. Travis |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
St. Mary's Catholic Church The first recorded mass in Sherman took place in 1872, and three years later Bishop Claude Dubuis of the diocese of Galveston created a parish here and sent the Rev. Louis Granger to serve as first pastor. A wooden chapel housed worship services until this church building was completed in 1906. St. Mary's is an excellent example of the work of noted Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton, who included Gothic and Romanesque elements in his design. Built by contractor William Cornish & Sons, the church is a significant part of Sherman's architectural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001 |
