Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Peace
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Peace, Gothic Revival Catholic church in Sweet Home, Texas.
The red brick church features a truncated tower, lancet windows with stained glass, and patterned brickwork along the facade and buttresses.
Built in 1918 by Vincent Falbo and M. Deodati, this church earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in June 1983.
The church interior displays pressed metal ceilings with cross motifs and Corinthian columns separating the nave from two side aisles.
Located on FM 340 in Sweet Home, Texas, at coordinates 29°20′32″N and 97°4′8″W, the church property spans less than one acre.
The apse spandrel contains a mural depicting the Ascension of Christ, while stenciled beams display interlocking circles and snowflake patterns.
Location: Texas
Location: Sweet Home
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: FM 340
GPS coordinates: 29.34222,-97.06889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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