St. Joseph's Church (Galveston, Texas)

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St. Joseph's Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
St. Josephs Church -- Galveston.jpg
St. Joseph's Church in 2012
St. Joseph's Church is located in Texas
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Location2202 Ave. K,
Galveston, Texas
Coordinates29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W / 29.29917°N 94.79056°W / 29.29917; -94.79056Coordinates: 29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W / 29.29917°N 94.79056°W / 29.29917; -94.79056
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1860 (1860)
ArchitectJoseph Bleicke
Architectural styleGothic
NRHP reference No.76002032[1]
RTHL No.14117
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 12, 1976
Designated RTHL1978

St. Joseph's Church is a historic church at 2202 Avenue K in Galveston, Texas. It is the oldest German Catholic church in Texas and one of the oldest buildings in Galveston.[2]

History[]

St. Joseph's Church was built upon the recommendation of Bishop John Odin in 1860 and dedicated to St. Joseph.[2] It was added to the National Register in 1976.

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Galveston County, Texas
  • Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Galveston County

References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "1859 St. Joseph's Church: Visitor Information". www.galvestonhistory.org. Retrieved 2010-04-27.


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