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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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
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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
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
4. St. Joseph's Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,477 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
