Marker Inscription
Organized in 1883 under the leadership of The Rev. H. A. Boniface, the first Catholic parish in Big Spring was named St. Mary's. A small frame sanctuary was built and early services were conducted in English, German, and Spanish. The need for a larger place of worship resulted in the construction of this building. Completed in 1911 under the direction of J. M. Morgan, it was dedicated to St. Thomas, the native stone structure features an extended center entry tower, Gothic arched windows, side buttresses, and corner limestone quoins. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988.
About this site
St. Thomas Catholic Church is a historical marker in Big Spring, Howard County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Howard County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2611, -101.4811 near Big Spring. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fisher, J. & W. Company, The (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Permanent Building in Big Spring, Potton House, and First National Bank in Big Spring.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5227005084. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
