St. Joseph's Church (Galveston, Texas)
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]
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| Location | 2202 Ave. K, Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architect | Joseph Bleicke |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002032[1] |
| RTHL No. | 14117 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
| Designated RTHL | 1978 |
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.
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See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- "1859 St. Joseph's Church: Visitor Information". www.galvestonhistory.org. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
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