Founded in 1883, the congregation of St. Monica's Catholic Church 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
Through the efforts of fellow immigrant Joseph Russek, many Czech families came to this area of Milam County in the 1880s. The first Catholic Mass in the Maraksville settlement was conducted by a visiting priest in the Kaspar Kubecka home in 1883, and later services were held in other homes. In 1889
Cameron, TX Historic ChurchesThis is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the building on July 4, 1891
Cameron, TX Historic CourthousesKnown as the Magnolia House and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this fully restored Victorian house was the home of prominent citizens in Cameron, Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass, for over a century. The Octagon Mode, Queen Anne style house was built in 1895
Cameron, TX Historic HomesAn historical marker marks the boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898) Texas Governor from 1887 to 1891. L. S. Ross who was a Confederate general served as president of Texas A. &
Cameron, TX Historic SitesThrough the efforts of fellow immigrant Joseph Russek, many Czech families came to this area of Milam County in the 1880s. Th...
In this part of Central Texas, public school districts were established as early as the 1870's. Schools were the Herman Semin...
The Red River County Historical Society owns two homes and the Red River County Jail Museum. Miss Belle's House is one of the...
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