St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church, Gothic Revival church in Galveston, Texas.
St. Joseph's Church stands at 2202 Avenue K, featuring a rectangular structure with a square bell tower and a trefoil window at the front.
German immigrants constructed this church in 1859 following the recommendation of Bishop John Odin, the first Catholic bishop of Texas.
The interior displays plaster of Paris Stations of the Cross with German inscriptions and original altars that reflect the German Catholic heritage.
The Galveston Historical Foundation maintains the building and opens the church for special occasions and prearranged group tours.
The wooden structure ranks among the four oldest church buildings in Galveston and remains the oldest German Catholic church in Texas.
Location: Texas
Location: Galveston County
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: 2202 Ave. K
GPS coordinates: 29.29917,-94.79056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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