Historical Marker
Saint John Catholic Church
Historical marker location:
700 N Frances St, Terrell, Texas
( 700 N. Frances Street, Terrell)
Marker installed: 1972
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.