Marker Inscription
Roman Catholic priests visited the Rockport area as early as 1838. The first Mass in the town of Rockport was celebrated in the home of County Judge John Hynes in 1860, and services continued there for a number of years. Although property was deeded to the church in 1871, the first church building was not erected until 1889. It was destroyed in a storm that same year and was replaced by another structure which served the congregation until 1954. In addition to its parochial school, Sacred Heart Church has served the community with many outreach programs. (1991)
About this site
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a historical marker in Rockport, Aransas County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.0247, -97.0538 near Rockport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Aransas County (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Aransas Hotel, Site of, San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport, The, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007004428. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
