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heaven on earthPainted churches of Fayette County
the painted churches of texas
Scattered among Texas’ dusty plains and the rolling Hill Country are 20 extraordinary churches that brim with art. Known as the Painted Churches, these backcountry places of worship are adorned with masterful paintings, shimmering stained glass, charming murals and gold-encrusted altars.
Four of these magnificent churches are located in Fayette county.
Table of ContentsDubina Church............................................1
Ammansville Church..................................3
High Hill Church.........................................5
Map..............................................................7
Sts. cyril and methodius church
DubinaThe first church was destroyed by a hurricane in July 1909. The community came together to raise funds to build a second church. It features simple stenciling and framed Statons of the Cross. The church with its bright painting inside and out, stands strong and proud against the Texas sky.
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St. john the Baptist Catholic Church
AmmansvilleThe Catholic Church opened in 1890. Destroyed by the hurricane of 1909, the chrch was rebuilt only to have burned down a short time later. The community set out to build a third church, completed in 1919.
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st. mary: nativity of mary, blessed virgin
High hillThis beautiful church built in 1906 displays elaborate, faux-marble columns and vaulted ceilings. This is definitely a church you do not want to miss. The interior is made of wood while the exterior is protected by brick resistant to fire and storms. St. Mary’s is known as the “Queen of the Painted Churches.”
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AMMANNSVILLE
DUBINA
FM 1383
HWY 90
FC 471
FM 615H
wy
77
HIGH HILL
FM 2
672
FM 956
FM 1383
SchulenbergHistorical Downtown To Houston
To La Grange
To San Antonio
To Weimar
PRAHA
FM 1295
PAINTED CHURCHESTOUR - FAYETTE COUNTY
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MORE PAINTED CHURCHES OF TEXASShiner
Serbin
brenham
Fredericksburg
Plantersville
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Design and photography by Rhonda Lowe
