St. Joseph's Church (Galveston, Texas)
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St. Joseph's Church | |
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St. Joseph Catholic Church | |
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| Location | 2202 Ave. K, Galveston, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W / 29.29917°N 94.79056°WCoordinates: 29°17′57″N 94°47′26″W / 29.29917°N 94.79056°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architect | Bleicke,Joseph |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 76002032[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
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.
References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1859 St. Joseph's Church: Visitor Information". www.galvestonhistory.org. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
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