​Site of
Saint Dominic Catholic Church
​and Cemetery

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18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker 

Location: Intersection of County Road 5226 (County Highway 5226) and County Highway 5231, Hondo

Marker Text: Congregation formed in 1847 with founding of D'Hanis Colony by settlers from Alsace, France.
    In 1853, when town became a mission parish, limestone church was built, using timber hauled by ox-wagon from Medina River.
     Sandstone extension was built in 1868 upon arrival of first resident pastor but abandoned after 1914 when new church was built in "New" D'Hanis (1.5 miles west).
    Cemetery, dating from burial of child of colonists in 1847, was used until 1893, when new cemetery was started following diphtheria epidemic. (1972) 

Marker No: 4718

Geographic: ​29° 19.647′ N, 99° 15.559′ W

Saint Dominic Cemetery

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Texas Historical Cemetery Medallion