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St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Palm Bay, Florida) is located in Florida
St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Palm Bay, Florida)
Location in Florida
St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Palm Bay, Florida) is located in the United States
St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Palm Bay, Florida)
Location in the United States
Location 1422 Northeast Miller Street
Palm Bay, Florida
Architectural style Stick-Eastlake
NRHP reference No. 87000816
Added to NRHP December 3, 1987

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, also known as St. Joseph Miller Street Catholic Church, is a very old wooden church in Palm Bay, Florida. It is a Roman Catholic church located at 1422 Northeast Miller Street. This historic building is in Brevard County, Florida.

About St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church is a special building. It was built a long time ago. The church is made mostly of wood. It has a unique style of building called Stick-Eastlake. This style was popular in the late 1800s.

A Special Place in History

On December 3, 1987, St. Joseph's Church became even more special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States. Being on this list means the building is worth protecting. It helps people remember its history.

Still Used Today

The Saint Joseph Catholic Community is still active. They have a main church building at 5530 Babcock Street, Northeast. But the old Miller Street Church is still used too. It serves as a chapel for the cemetery next door. People still visit and use this historic chapel.

The Cemetery Next Door

Right next to the church is the historic Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery. This cemetery is also very old. It is still used today. Many people from the community are buried there. It is a peaceful place.

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