Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sts. Peter and Paul Church

1 Third St.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2022

1. Sts. Peter and Paul Church Marker

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Father John O'Reilly built a plain wooden church in 1841 on the present site of the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. In 1869 during the rectorship of Rev. Patrick Toner, the present fine, brick church was begun. It was finished and dedicated Dec. 14, 1879 under the direction of Rev. Charles F. Kelly.

This historic church represents a dignified strain of Gothic Revival related to the Presbyterian Church on Court Street in its simplicity. Its main decorative feature is light-colored stone highlights contrasting with the brickwork of the walls. Window hoods, buttresses and the main entrance are all embellished with light-colored stone. During renovation in 1905 the present stained glass windows were installed.
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Dedicated December 14, 1879
"Peace to all who enter here"
Rededicated December 14, 2004

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1879.

Location. 41° 46.233′ N, 76° 26.737′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. Marker

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is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Lombard Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 3rd Street, Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Towanda's Oldest House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gingerbread House (about 700 feet away); Edward Overton House (about 700 feet away); The Macfarlane House (about 700 feet away); Towanda Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Towanda First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Daily Review (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen Foster (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towanda.

Also see . . . Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda PA. (Submitted on July 1, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2022

2. Sts. Peter and Paul Church Marker

Sts. Peter and Paul Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2022

3. Sts. Peter and Paul Church Entrance

Sts. Peter and Paul Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2022

4. Sts. Peter and Paul Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.