Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is the oldest church in Paducah located on original site. Property purchased May 8, 1848, for $225 by Father Elisha Durbin. First church built 1849 and was enclosed with a fence as livestock roamed at large at the time. First pastor was Rev. Wm. Oberhulsman, 1850-54. Second church built in 1870 by Rev. Ivo Schacht, 1869-71.
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Rev. Herman W. Jansen, pastor from 1882-1909, built present church at cost of $30,000. Cornerstone laid June 5, 1899. Rev. Henry Connolly was pastor 1909-27. Rev. John D. Fallon served 1927-38. Rev. Albert J. Thompson 1938-57. Rev. Charles DeNardi 1957-63. Rev. Robert T. Wilson named pastor 1963. Members of six generations under eighteen pastors have worshipped here.
Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1106.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1848.
Location. 37° 5.146′ N, 88° 36.013′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on Broadway Street east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in front of the church. Broadway Street is one-way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Broadway St, Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 8th U.S. Heavy Artillery (Colored) (a few steps from this marker); Guthrie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Barkley's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Paducah Pictorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); "Duke of Paducah" (within shouting distance of this marker); Paducah's Indian Name (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Col. Stephen G. Hicks Headquarters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on August 14, 2020.