Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Joseph's Church
Photographed By R. C.
1. St. Joseph's Church Marker
St. Joseph's Church was erected by the German speaking Catholics of San Antonio. The corner stone is dated May 8, 1866 and was laid on November 9, 1868. The church was dedicated by the Most Reverend C. M. Dubois in 1876. The first pastor of St. Joseph's was Rev. Francis Andres.
Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5049.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1854.
Location. 29° 25.415′ N, 98° 29.183′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is on East Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 E Commerce St, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missions in the San Antonio River Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Anthony de Padua (within shouting distance of this marker); 250th Anniversary of the Founding of San Antonio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Torch of Friendship (about 300 feet away); Menger Hotel (about 300 feet away); Founding of the Pan American Round Table (about 400 feet away); a different marker
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More about this marker. The marker number and erecting organization listed above are for the medalion itself. While the medalion of the Texas State Historical Survey Committee identified this as a historical site in 1962, the marker itself is most likely erected by the church or friends of the church.
Photographed By R. C.
2. St. Joseph's Church Marker
Photographed By R. C.
3. St. Joseph's Church Parsonage
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,131 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
