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If
you've lived in Texas for any length
of time you've heard of the Painted Churches of Fayette
County. They have appeared in magazines, on television programs,
and in newspaper features around the state and beyond.
The term "Painted" comes from the elaborate faux-finished interiors
- painted by itinerant artists who advertised in church bulletins
and newspapers. Several were resident artists in San
Antonio. Gold-leafed, stone and polished marble columns and ceilings
are (upon closer examination) actually finely-fitted woodwork. The
paint - mixed on site - is still vibrant and bright - even after all
these years. |
The
Tour
Click on the photos/links below for the painted churches. |
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(1906)
The elaborate faux marble columns and ceilings make this church one
of the ones not to miss. The grayish blue stone capping the buttresses
and accenting the brick was quarried from the nearby town of Muldoon.
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(1919)
The Catholic church and a school opened in 1890. Destroyed by the
hurricane of 1909, the church was rebuilt. It burned shortly thereafter
and had to be rebuilt a second time. More |
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(1912)
Simple stenciling and framed Stations of the Cross at the Dubina Church.
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The
Dubina
Catholic Church is just west of Weimar
off old Hwy 90.
Other than Sunday, the church can be viewed from the entry only. It
can be opened for groups.
Just north of the church is the old Dubina grocery. Following the
road around the corner will take you over "The
Piano Bridge" - one of the few remaining iron bridges in Fayette
County.
Continuing west, you will eventually reach Highway 77. |
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(1892)
Just south of the railroad tracks that run parallel to highway 90.
Praha is listed in Lindsay
Baker's Ghost Towns of Texas. Prior to the coming of the Czechs,
Praha was called Mulberry
by the Anglo settlers. Praha
has a huge gathering every year when thousands descend on the church
grounds for a veteran's reunion. More |
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Painted Churches in Texas
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Map
and Directions
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce has detailed directions for the
painted churches. Brochures are available outside the chamber office
for weekend visitors. 618 N. Main, Schulenburg,
Texas. 979-743-4514
Schulenburg
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