Cathedral of San Agustin (Laredo, Texas)
The Cathedral of San Agustin (Spanish: Catedral de San Agustín) is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Laredo, Texas. It is located at 201 San Agustin Avenue in the heart of the downtown area in the San Agustin Historical District. The present church building dates from 1872. The bishop is James Anthony Tamayo. As of 2000, the cathedral was the mother church for 289,415 Catholics in the diocese.
San Augustine Church | |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | |
Cathedral of San Agustin Cathedral of San Agustin | |
| Location | 201 San Agustín Ave. Laredo, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 27°30′8.98″N 99°30′18.69″W |
| Built | 1866-1872 |
| Architect | Rev. Pierre Yves Kéralum |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Part of | San Agustin de Laredo Historic District (ID73001983) |
| RTHL No. | 5029 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 19, 1973 |
| Designated RTHL | 1963 |
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