Price in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church

Utah Historic Site

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Construction on the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church began in May, 1919. The building was completed and dedicated June 20, 1923. The basement was used for services during the four years of construction. The church was build under the direction of Father Alfredo F. Giovannoni, an Italian-born priest who served in Carbon County from 1917 to 1930. This building stands as a monument of the Catholic contribution to the region and its unifying influence among the area's French, Italian, Basque, Slovenian, Croatian, Mexican, Lebanese, Spanish American, Northern European, and American Catholics

Erected by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-166.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1919.

Location. 39° 36.161′ N, 110° 48.664′ W. Marker is in Price, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on North Carbon Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 North Carbon Drive, Price UT 84501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James W. and Mary K. Loofbourow House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); GE Steam Turbine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Star Theatre

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Carbon County Coal Miners' Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Harding School (approx. ¼ mile away); Carbon Tabernacle (approx. ¼ mile away); Peace Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); Hiawatha Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Price.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church Marker

Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

3. Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.