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Founded in 1883, the congregation erected this structure in 1927-28 after a fire had destroyed their previous place of worship. The building exhibits influences of both Palladian and Italian Romanesque architectural styles, an unusual combination for a Roman Catholic church in Texas. Outstanding features include the Doric portico and the Lombard Romanesque style bell tower. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
St. Monica's Catholic Church is a historical marker in Cameron, Milam County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8508, -96.9861 near Cameron. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wied Hardware Store (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Cameron, O.J. Thomas High School, and All Saints Episcopal Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331007998. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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