St. Joseph's Church (Galveston, Texas) Explained

St. Joseph's Church
Coordinates:29.2992°N -94.7906°W
Locmap Relief:yes
Architect:Joseph Bleicke
Added:December 12, 1976
Refnum:76002032
Designated Other1:RTHL
Designated Other1 Date:1978
Designated Other1 Number:14117
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom

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.[1]

History

St. Joseph's Church was built upon the recommendation of Bishop John Odin in 1860 and dedicated to St. Joseph.[1] It was added to the National Register in 1976.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1859 St. Joseph's Church: Visitor Information . 2010-04-27 . www.galvestonhistory.org.