Annunciation Church

Annunciation Church (HM16DA)

Location: Houston, TX 77002 Harris County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 45.395', W 95° 21.443'

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In style of great European churches. The work of the Very Rev. Joseph Querat, a canon of Cathedral of Lyons, France, and missionary to Texas 1852-1878. Begun 1867 when Father Querat (with aid of parishioners) bought old Harris County Courthouse to get bricks for foundation; completed 1874. Sacristy and steeple were added 1881-1884 by plans of Nicholas J. Clayton (1849-1916), a leading Texas architect of the late 19th century.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Details
HM NumberHM16DA
Tags
Historical Period19th Century
Historical PlaceChurch/House of Worship
Marker TypeHistoric Building
Marker ClassHistorical Marker
Marker StyleFree Standing
Marker Number10596
Year Placed1969
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 2:06pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 272050 N 3294141
Decimal Degrees29.75658333, -95.35738333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 45.395', W 95° 21.443'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 45' 23.7000" N, 95° 21' 26.5800" W
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Area Code(s)713, 832, 210, 281
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 609 Crawford St, Houston TX 77002, US
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