Carmelite Monastery
Also known as Sisters of Mercy Convent
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Carmelite Monastery
Carmelite Monastery, at 200 E. Carpenter St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 3, 1999. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 7 other Texas listings. The listing covers 3.3 acres.
What it isHistoric place in Stanton, Martin County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 56 MB · National Archives↗Finding Carmelite Monastery
200 E. Carpenter St., Stanton
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Carmelite Monastery
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Carmelite Monastery
Is Carmelite Monastery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 1999 (Register number 99000566).
Is Carmelite Monastery a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Carmelite Monastery?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Carmelite Monastery?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 56 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40972934 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.