Lincoln Village in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Josaphat Basilica

Photographed By Paul F, July 9, 2010

1. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

Inscription. This magnificent Temple of God is a monument of faith, erected by Polish immigrants at the close of the nineteenth century. Raised to the dignity of a Minor Basilica by Pope Pius XI, it was the third church to be so honored in the United States. Its beauty reflects both the majesty of God and the devotion of its parishioners.

Erected 1969 by Wisconsin Council for Local History. (Marker Number 74.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings.

Location. 43° 0.163′ N, 87° 55.142′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Lincoln Village. Marker is at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 6th Street on West Lincoln Avenue. Marker is located on the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bay View’s Immigrants (approx. 0.7 miles away); R. D. Whitehead Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Saint Stephen Lutheran Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Joseph Schlitz (approx. 1.2 miles away); Orville Cadwell

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Jacob Best (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mathias Stein (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dr. Silas J. Sawyer and Jennie E. Sawyer (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

More about this marker. Wisconsin Registered Landmark #74

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, April 24, 2015

2. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

The basilica had some repair work done, including a new paint job for the historical marker.

St. Josaphat Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F, July 9, 2010

3. St. Josaphat Basilica

Looking southeast from South 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Photographed By Paul F, July 9, 2010

4. St. Josaphat Basilica

Looking southwest from South 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on May 1, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.