The Little-Known Church Hiding In Texas That Is An Absolute Work Of Art
Hiding in the small town of Ammansville, Texas is one of the most stunning churches in the south. Saint John the Baptist Church is a house of worship unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Read on to learn more about this majestic church and the story behind it.
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Located far down a remote farm road in the tiny community of Ammansville, Saint John's is one of the iconic painted churches of Texas.
The current structure was built in 1919 and is actually the third church built on the property. The first was destroyed by a hurricane in 1909, and the second was incinerated by a fire in 1918.
It's hard to believe, but the third and final renovation is actually much simpler than its predecessors. The previous two were decked out in Victorian exterior embellishments and had marble support columns inside. Now, the space has a much more open feel to it.
After losing two buildings that were painstakingly intricate, it only makes sense that the architect of the current structure was hesitant to make it overly complicated - however, we still think it's absolutely beautiful.
You can tour the church and several others in the area during a private guided tour on Mondays-Saturdays. It's only $10 per person, and registration must be made in advance.
There is also a self-guided option - the churches are open to the public from 9am to 4pm on Mondays-Saturdays. The only request is that you be respectful of any religious events or services you may encounter.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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