West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

1. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul Marker

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The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul was established at this site in 1864 for German-speaking Catholics of the then northwestern part of Fort Wayne.

Over the course of 138 years, this property also served the needs of St. Paul School, Catholic Charities and, later, the growing Hispanic community.

St. Paul Church was closed on June 28, 2003, and the congregation merged with St. Patrick Church, South Harrison Street.

This area is dedicated in the spirit of Christian unity by the Diocese of Fort Wayne = South Bend and Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Dios te salve María, llena eres de gracia; el Señor es contigo; bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús.

Hail Mary, full of grace. Our Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Luke 1:42

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion

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• Education • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 2003.

Location. 41° 4.585′ N, 85° 8.717′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Boulevard and Fairfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 427 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero (within shouting distance of this marker); Billon/Keegan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity English Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Churh (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Historic Canton Laundry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yoshino Cherry Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); What Is Rotary? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

2. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

3. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

4. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.