The stereotypes attached to the vast state of Texas ... Each church has its own character, from the large, intricately detailed baroque cathedrals in the tiny community of High Hill, the brewery ...

On a crisp morning, I hit the road heading towards Schulenburg, Texas ... “Queen” of the Painted Churches When I stepped into St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, my first thought ...

Texans You Should Know is a series highlighting overlooked figures and events from Texas ... High Hill, a German hamlet north of Schulenburg. The Nativity of Mary, Blessed Virgin Catholic Church ...

On June 21, 1983, fifteen Texas churches built between 1859 and ... Nativity of Mary, Blessed Virgin Catholic Church (High Hill) In unincorporated High Hill, one hundred miles west of Houston ...

4148 FM 1383, Dubina High Hill: Billed as the "queen," St. Mary's Catholic Church could be considered the crown jewel of Texas' painted churches. Built in 1908 by German Texans, the red-brick ...

The hills of Central Texas ... church now, but the clips still come in handy as prayer card holders. Unlike most other Painted Churches, the decorations that adorn the walls and ceiling of High ...

St Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill is called the Queen of the ... complete with hand-painted angels. "He painted flowers that were from Texas and it looks like the Garden of Eden with Texas ...

High Hill, Praha and Freyburg. If you are interested in more information, Google “Painted Churches of Texas.” Information is plentiful. I chose the St. Mary’s Church for two reasons ...