Immaculate Conception Church
Typical of many Texas communities built in the 19th century, the most important civic buildings in the town of Jefferson, Texas, are built of brick and organized around the central town square. The most remarkable architectural feature of the community, however, is its eclectic Greek Revival residential structures, built of wood, that are interspersed among the civic and commercial buildings lining the major streets. Adjacent to the gazebo-dominated town square, the new church building is at the physical and spiritual heart of the community and replaces an original structure destroyed by fire. In its reincarnation, the church exterior reflects the simple volumes and ornamentation of the surrounding clapboard houses. Inside, the church is designed to evoke the spirit of the original 19th century structure, while respecting the design requirements set forth by Vatican II liturgy.