Saint Mary's Church and Cemetery

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altus, Arkansas

In 2002 this church celebrated it's 100th anniversary.

It sets atop Pond Creek Mountain. The church bells can be heard for miles around.

This description was provided by Lillie Parks, Phoenix, AZ parksli@aol.com

 

Location: 5mi south of I-40 at exit 41 on State Route 186, at the top of Mount Bethel.

Description: St. Mary's Catholic Church is a 1902 Roman Basilical style church known for its Fridolin Fuchs paintings which decorate the interior. Four large bells are contained in a 120 foot bell tower. Also of note are the stained-glass windows and the alter covered in gold leaf.

Following 600 X 800 pixel photos are kindly provided by Margaret Mitchell

Cemetery

Grotto

Saint Mary's

Organ 1

Organ 2

Alter

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