About this property
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School is a historic church and school at 503 North Queen Street in Palestine, Texas. Built between 1890 and 1893, the structure was designed by prominent Texas architect Nicholas J. Clayton. It replaced an earlier Catholic church that was destroyed by fire.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79002909. It was listed on December 6, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School listed on the National Register?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School?
The period of significance for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
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