The famous painted churches near Schulenburg, Texas include St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Praha, and Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina. Built by German and Czech immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these structures feature plain wooden exteriors that open to reveal vibrant hand-painted vaulted ceilings, stenciled pillars, and faux marbling.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church (High Hill): Located at 2833 FM 2672, Schulenburg, TX. Known as the "Queen of the Painted Churches" with brilliant stained glass and turkey-feather-painted columns.
St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption (Praha): Located at 821 FM 1295, Flatonia, TX. Features gorgeous vaulted blue ceilings painted with stars and intricate floral stenciling by Swiss-born artist Gottfried Flury.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (Dubina): Located at 4148 FM 1383, Schulenburg, TX. Features a stunning sky-blue ceiling, intricate hand-stenciled columns, and a dramatic artistic restoration.
