About this property
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston is the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The congregation was established in 1839, when Texas was still an independent republic. It is the oldest extant congregation in Houston and one of the oldest non-Roman Catholic churches in Texas.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79002957. It was listed on June 14, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Christ Church listed on the National Register?
Christ Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Christ Church?
Christ Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Christ Church?
The period of significance for Christ Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1839.
Can I research the history near Christ Church?
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