Marker Inscription
Congregation formed in 1847 with founding of D'Hanis Colony by settlers from Alsace, France. In 1853, when town became a mission parish, limestone church was built, using timber hauled by ox-wagon from Medina River. Sandstone extension was built in 1868 upon arrival of first resident pastor but abandoned after 1914 when new church was built in "New" D'Hanis (1 1/2 miles west). Cemetery, dating from burial of child of colonists in 1847, was used until 1893, when new cemetery was started following diptheria epidemic. (1972)
About this site
Site of Saint Dominic Catholic Church and Cemetery is a historical marker in D'Hanis, 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 29.3274, -99.2593 near D'Hanis. The nearest cataloged historic site is D'Hanis, Town of (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. Dominic Cemetery, Ney Grave (former location. Moved to St. Dominic in 2024), and Santa Cruz Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325004718. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
