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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
St. Joseph's Church is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 281 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 352 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.0706, -97.9457 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Karankawa Campsite (historical marker), about 282 miles away. Others within a short drive include West Galveston Island, Stewart Ranch, and Stewart Property.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014117. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“St. Joseph's Church” names 2 distinct records in Galveston County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1978 in Galveston. The others:
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