Downtown Davenport in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
Iowa Historic Site
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
1. St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Marker
by Rev. Samuel Mazzuchelli, O.P.
Listed 05 Apr 89
This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
State Historical Society of Iowa
Erected by State Historical Society of Iowa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 31.43′ N, 90° 34.515′ W. Marker is in Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. It is in Downtown Davenport. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 N Main St, Davenport IA 52801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Anthony's Church & Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); The Democrat Newspaper Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The LeClaire House Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Chiropractic Adjustment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corner of Ripley and Third Streets (approx. 0.2 miles away); E.S. Barrows House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hose Station No. 1 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Dillon Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davenport.
Regarding St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church.
this page online
St. Anthony's Catholic Church was established as a mission church in the 1830's. Father J.A. Pelamourges, noted pioneer missionary priest was the first pastor. The parish served approximately 30 Catholics, mainly Irish, by 1839. St. Anthony's chief benefactor was Antoine LeClaire.
By 1847, the church listed 450 members in a city with 2,000 population. A new stone church (the present structure) was constructed in 1850-53. Pelamourges continued 1868. He was succeeded by several priests for brief tenures until 1882 when D. J. Flannery became priest serving until 1916.
For many years St. Anthony's was the largest meeting place in the city, playing host to Iowa Supreme Court sessions and numerous civic events.
Also see . . . Parish History from 1837 to Today. The story of St. Anthony Church began with the Blackhawk Purchase of 1832 following the Blackhawk War. (St. Anthony Catholic Church) (Submitted on July 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
2. St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
