Marker Inscription
In 1921, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church was established as a mission parish of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Mercedes, which had previously ministered to area Catholics. The church became a full parish in 1929. From 1940 to 1968, the church operated a parochial school which educated a multitude of students, many of whom became noted professionals. The church has formed a number of other organizations, through which the congregation has ministered to the needy. In addition, the church organized the St. Pius X and San Martin de Porres churches. Today, the church continues to be a leading Catholic institution in South Texas. (2008)
About this site
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is a historical marker in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 2008. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.2153, -98.3258 near Weslaco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Border Theater (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mission Historical Museum, Shary, John, Building, and Shary Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014400. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
