Marker Inscription
Founded in 1869, St. Mary's Church of the Assumption is the oldest Catholic parish in Waco. Led by Father Bussant, the congregation erected its first sanctuary in 1870 at the corner of 6th and Washington streets. A second structure, built in 1879 at 9th and Washington streets, was replaced in 1886. A new building was completed at this site in 1942. The church's community outreach programs have included associations with Academy Sacred Heart for girls, St. Basil's School for boys, Holy Cross Cemetery, Providence Hospital, Reicher Catholic High School, and the city library. (1990)
About this site
Saint Mary's Church of the Assumption is a historical marker in Waco, McLennan County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5507, -97.1411 near Waco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sturgis House, The (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, and Austin Avenue Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309004470. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
