Ammannsville, Texas facts for kids
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Ammannsville, Texas
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
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 Ammannsville, Texas
Location in Texas
Ammannsville, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 42 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329504 |
Ammannsville is a small, quiet community in southeastern Fayette County, Texas, in the United States. It's not a big city or town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
History of Ammannsville
Ammannsville got its start thanks to a man named Andrew Ammann. He was an architect, someone who designs buildings. He settled in this area in 1870.
Early Days and Growth
After Andrew Ammann arrived, the community began to grow. By 1876, several businesses opened their doors. A Catholic Church was built, which became an important part of the community. A post office and a school also opened, helping the small settlement become a real place where people lived and worked.
The Story of St. John the Baptist Church
The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church has a very interesting history. It faced some tough times!
- In 1909, a big hurricane hit the area. It completely destroyed the church building.
- The people of Ammannsville worked hard to rebuild their church.
- But just eight years later, in 1917, disaster struck again. The newly rebuilt church was destroyed by a fire.
- Even after two major setbacks, the community didn't give up. They rebuilt the church one more time. The current church was finished in 1919.
- Today, this church is sometimes called 'the pink church.' This is because its inside walls are painted a unique color, like cotton candy!
