On December 31, 1978, the historical Church of the Visitation, one of the largest wooden churches in the State of Texas, received official recognition with the erection of a Texas Historical Marker. On May 15, 1996, the community was recognized as a Rural Historic District, which encompasses 5,500 acres of farmland, the church, and many other historic sites in the area. The district is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

On July 29, 2019, a spark from an undetermined source caused the beautiful, historical church to catch fire.  With a strong south wind that morning, the enormous flames consumed the entire structure in less than an hour.  Only a couple of statues and a bench were salvaged before the walls fell. 

A groundbreaking ceremony was held September 9, 2020 by Bishop Joe Vasquez of the Austin Diocese.  New construction began January 25, 2021.  The new church is expected to be dedicated August 13, 2023. 

Photos below were taken in November of 2016.

The new church was completed and dedicated in the summer of 2023. 

Photo below was taken in August of 2023.