St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library

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Old Cathedral Complex
Front of the cathedral
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library is located in Indiana
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library
Location205 Church St., Vincennes, Indiana
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1826
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.76000025[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 17, 1976

The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Vincennes, Indiana is often referred to by locals as "The Old Cathedral". The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral was elevated to the status of Basilica (minor basilica) on 14 March, 1970.[2]

The church is located opposite George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, at 205 Church Street. It was built in 1826 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Day, Richard. "History of the Old Cathedral". Retrieved 21 April 2011.

External links

Media related to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (Vincennes, Indiana) at Wikimedia Commons