Details for St. Joseph's Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507014117
Data
| Marker Number | 14117 |
| Atlas Number | 5507014117 |
| Marker Title | St. Joseph's Church |
| Index Entry | St. Joseph's Church |
| Address | 2202 Avenue K |
| City | Galveston |
| County | Galveston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 326078 |
| UTM Northing | 3242497 |
| Subject Codes | churches |
| Marker Year | 1978 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | In the 1840s and 1850s, Galveston was a major point of entry for German immigrants. Bishop John M. Odin recommended construction of this church in 1859-60 for the German Catholic population. Joseph Bleicke, a German-born carpenter, built the frame structure with Gothic Revival detailing. A trefoil window adorns the square bell tower. St. Joseph's operated a parochial school from 1876 to 1926 and remained an active parish until 1968. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978 |