Details for St. Mary's Cathedral
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167007172
Data
| Marker Number | 7172 |
| Atlas Number | 5167007172 |
| Marker Title | St. Mary's Cathedral |
| Index Entry | Saint Mary's Cathedral |
| Address | 2011 Church Avenue |
| City | Galveston |
| County | Galveston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 326130 |
| UTM Northing | 3243089 |
| Subject Codes | Georgian Revial (Architectural style); Roman Catholic denomination; churches |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | City's oldest surviving church. Built 1847 by the most Rev. John M. Odin, C. M., Early missionary, and first bishop of Texas. Gift of half a million bricks from Antwerp, Belgium, made structure possible. Gothic cathedral is preserved in original style. After disastrous flood of 1875, tower was crowned with status of Mary, Star of the Sea, which has withstood storms ever since. Fine stained glass windows and rich altars are notable features. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |