St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

By 1940, missionary priests of the Holy Cross Order were ministering to residents of Marble Falls. Beginning in 1951, Catholic residents worshipped in a local residence; by 1954, attendance had grown enough to warrant a mission. The Catholic community bought property that year and by 1957, the Texas Granite Company began construction on a granite structure. The first mass held in the new chapel occurred on Christmas Day of that year, though the structure was fully completed and dedicated in 1961. Since the church’s early years, parishioners have aided needy residents of the area. Today, the church continues to serve as a religious and community leader in Marble Falls. (2008)

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a historical marker in Marble Falls, Burnet County, dedicated in 2008. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6153, -98.3882 near Marble Falls. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wolf Crossing Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Tobey Community Cemetery, Fuchs Cemetery, and Fuchs Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015558. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.