Greektown in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Mary's Rectory

Photographed by Michael Baker

1. St. Mary's Rectory Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1876, this North Italian Banded Romanesque structure was designed by Swiss architect Julius Hess. It is the second rectory building of the St. Mary's parish, which was organized in 1835 under the leadership of Father Martin Kundig (1835-1843). Following Father Kundig were the Redemptorist Fathers (1847-1872), the Franciscan Fathers (1872-1893) and the Holy Ghost Fathers, C. S. Sp. (1893 to the present). This edifice was completed under the guidance of the Franciscans. It also served as their monastery.

Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L686b.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 42° 20.156′ N, 83° 2.406′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Greektown. It is at the intersection of Monroe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 646 Monroe Ave, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Annunciation

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Detroit Cornice and Slate Building (about 500 feet away); Second Baptist Church Underground Railroad Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holy Family Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick Douglass - John Brown Meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed by Michael Baker

2. St. Mary's Rectory Marker

Photographed by Michael Baker

3. St. Mary's Rectory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.