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On oldest church site in Terrell, which became a town when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built to this point in 1873. The Rt. Rev. Claude-Marie Dubuis, Bishop of the Diocese, acquired the land on May 22, 1876. First church erected on site was dedicated Nov. 19, 1876. Outdoor shrine was built in 1945; the church was remodeled in 1949. Incise on back: Marker sponsored by Rossie Crawford Sullins and Family
Saint John Catholic Church is a historical marker in Terrell, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7423, -96.2776 near Terrell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marrs, S. M. N. (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Terrell Elemtary School, First Baptist Church of terrell, and Church of the Good Shepherd.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008551. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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