Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Church of Saint Francis Xavier
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, September 28, 2017
1. Church of Saint Francis Xavier Marker
Saint Francis Xavier
Jesuit
Parish founded 1819
This building erected 1859-1861
Registered historic landmark
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 6.22′ N, 84° 30.524′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Sycamore Street and New Street, on the right when traveling south on Sycamore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Sycamore St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Athenaeum (within shouting distance of this marker); Procter & Gamble (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Experimentation and Change (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret & Elias Longley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Speech (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Place of Cincinnati Worship (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Regarding Church of Saint Francis Xavier. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
St. Francis XavierChurch, built 1860, is significant for its historic associations with the development of the Catholic religion in Cincinnati and the founding of Xavier University. The church is an excellent example of the perpendicular Gothic style.
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The present church building is the third Catholic church to exist on this site since 1822. It was designed by Cincinnati architect Lewis Pickett in 1860. A fire in 1882 destroyed the spire and interior of the church. The spire was rebuilt by another Cincinnati architect, Samuel Hannaford.
Also see . . .
1. St. Francis Xavier Church. National Register nomination (PDF) submitted for the church. (Submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Parish History. History of the parish and church, a roster of pastors and a video history of its namesake university. (St. Francis Xavier Church) (Submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, September 28, 2017
2. Church of Saint Francis Xavier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
