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St. Joseph's Church (Galveston, Texas)

Coordinates: 29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W / 29.29917°N 94.79056°W / 29.29917; -94.79056
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St. Joseph's Church
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St. Joseph's Church in 2012
St. Joseph's Church is located in Texas
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church is located in the United States
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; -94.79056
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

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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

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References

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  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 April 27, 2010.