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Texas Painted Churches

M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
edited February 23, 2011 in Journeys
Located in central Texas are what's referred to as the Texas Painted Churches. These are old (by Texas standards) churches, typically in very small communities, each of which has been intricately hand painted and the figures hand carved, all of which maintained in pristine condition for many years. These churches were, and continue to be the religious backbone of many small towns in Texas. Most are open to the public and only a few have limited access during non-service hours.

The four I visited were located in Fayette County and included St. John the Baptist Church (1890) in Ammannsville, Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (1856) in Dubina, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church (1906) in High Hill, and St. Mary's Church (1892) in Praha, Texas.

Photographs (including mine) do not do justice to the work of these magnificent little churches. They are simply amazing. Here's a few of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them.

C&C Welcome...

St. John the Baptist Church (1890) Ammannsville, TX
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Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (1856) Dubina, TX
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St. Mary Roman Catholic Church (1906) High Hill, TX
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St. Mary's Church (1892) Praha, TX
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    TUeltzenTUeltzen Registered Users Posts: 148 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Absolutely beautiful. I really like the first one.
    Tim
    Washington, Missouri

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    Big.TaterBig.Tater Registered Users Posts: 9 Beginner grinner
    edited February 11, 2011
    Awesome Scott. I myself have been on this same journey and taken pictures of these GREAT churches. You are correct, VERY difficult to capture the true beauty of each of these churches. My wife and I were not able to get in a few of these since we hit them during the week, but most will at least let you open the doors and look inside at least.

    Not far down the road in Shiner, TX is another that is extremely large, but also extremely beautiful. Thanks for sharing and bringing back great memories.
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    M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2011
    Thanks for the comments!

    And WELCOME Big.Tater....
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    rpcrowerpcrowe Registered Users Posts: 733 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2011
    Lovely images to capture a piece of history. Alhough I think that most Americans are fairly familiar with the Hispanic heritage of Texas, few non-Texans realize the rich European heritage of that state with German, Swiss, Czech. Irish and many other national communities.
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    jpope42jpope42 Registered Users Posts: 150 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2011
    NIce! I'm originally from Caldwell county, Texas and I didn't know about these. You've done a really good job capturing them. If you have a chance to scout the Hill Country above New Braunfels there are some good examples there, too.
    jim pope
    www.borrowedlightphotography.com
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    SenecaSeneca Registered Users Posts: 1,661 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2011
    Those are some tack-sharp pictures. Love them all.
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    ruexp2ruexp2 Registered Users Posts: 33 Big grins
    edited February 23, 2011
    Beautiful ... I liked the 2nd to last one, great lighting.
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