Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Sacred Heart Church

1881-1945

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

1. Sacred Heart Church Marker

Inscription. In 1881, Nellie Cashman aided in building an adobe structure which served as a combination church and rectory; the first Pastor was Father Emmanuel P. Schneider. Another church was built in 1882 and Bishop John B. Salpointe dedicated it in 1883. The present church was built in 1945.

Erected by The Brophy Family of Arizona And Arizona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 42.843′ N, 110° 3.849′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. Marker is on East Safford Street near North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 592 East Safford Street, Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schieffelin Hall (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); M. Calisher General Store (about 800 feet away); The Oriental Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bird Cage Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Curly Bill Brocius Killed Marshal Fred White Here (approx. 0.2 miles away); Owl Cafe and Tourist Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tombstone, Arizona (approx. 0.2 miles away); City Marshall Virgil Earp (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

2. Sacred Heart Church Marker

Marker seen to the right of the entrance doors is the National Register of Historic Places Sacred Heart Church 1947 plaque.

Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

3. Sacred Heart Church

Plaque on 1947 Church

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

4. Sacred Heart Church

Rectory is on left and 1947 Church is on right.

1882 Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

5. 1882 Sacred Heart Church

Marker seen to the left of the entrance doors is the National Register of Historic Places - Sacred Heart Church 1882 plaque.

1882 Sacred Heart Church Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

6. 1882 Sacred Heart Church Plaque

Sacred Heart Church Rectory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

7. Sacred Heart Church Rectory

Sacred Heart Church Rectory Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

8. Sacred Heart Church Rectory Plaque

Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees 1885 - National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, June 14, 2011

9. Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees 1885 - National Register of Historic Places

Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, June 14, 2011

10. Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees

Rose Tree Garden Memorial Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, June 14, 2011

11. Rose Tree Garden Memorial Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,341 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.