Ammannsville, Texas Explained

Official Name:Ammannsville, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Ammannsville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:42
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:404
Coordinates:29.7892°N -96.8586°W
Area Code:979
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1329504

Ammannsville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Fayette County, Texas, United States.

History

The area was originally settled by architect Andrew Ammann in 1870.From 1876, a number of business were established, along with a Catholic church, post office and a school.[1]

St John the Baptist church was destroyed in 1909 by a hurricane. The church was rebuilt, but was destroyed by fire eight years later. The church was rebuilt in 1919. The church is known as 'the pink church' due to its interior being painted the color of cotton candy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ammannsville, TX . tshaonline.org . 2 December 2023.
  2. Web site: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church . austinpbs.org . 2 December 2023.