Original church facing toward Rio Grande with new church building before bell tower, 1873. (University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)
Cathedral with bell tower facing plaza, 1886-1889. (University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)
Cathedral of San Agustín, 201 San Agustín Ave.
Despite the density of downtown Laredo, few buildings rise higher than two or three stories, which makes the 141-foot clock tower of this Cathedral all the more impressive as it is one of the tallest structures in the city. Although the church was organized by the Spanish in 1760, construction of the current Gothic Revival church began in 1866.
Continue east down Zaragoza Street.
Cathedral of San Agustín
- 956-722-1382
- Visit Website
- National Register of Historic Places
- This is an active church. Please be respectful of services.
