Moye

Named for the Rev. John Martin Moye, founder (1762) of the Sisters of Divine Providence, religious order that opened school in Castroville in 1868, and built first part of this structure in 1873: first mother house of the order in the United States. Occupants since 1900 have been Providence Industrial School, St. Philip's Seminary, Refuge for Persecution Victims, and several other endeavors. Repurchased 1939 by Sisters of Divine Providence and used as military academy for boys. Now used as Training Center for Religious Life. 1972

Moye is a historical marker in Castroville, Medina County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.3563, -98.8782 near Castroville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dubuis House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. Louis Church, Dolch-Hans Compound, and Medina County (Castroville City Hall) (1854).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325003506. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.