Akron in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Bernard's Church
Established 1861
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This sacred structure, completed in 1905, has been recognized as a significant landmark in the history of both the State of Ohio and the United States of America
National Register of
Historic Places
by the U.S. Department of Interior
March 9, 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 41° 4.683′ N, 81° 31.088′ W. Marker is in Akron, Ohio, in Summit County. It is on South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 261) north of East State Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 University Ave, Akron OH 44308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Summit County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Arthur Snell (about 300 feet away); Akron Alumni Memorial Stadium (about 700 feet away); Summit County World War II Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Ohio Education Association (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Summit County World War II Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Akron Industrial Leaders Of The Past (about 700 feet away); Summit County Korean War Killed in Action (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Akron.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.





