Jonesboro in Craighead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Photographed By Robert Cowles
1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. . On this site stood the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, consecrated October 17, 1933, by the Reverend John Morris, Bishop of Little Rock. This Romanesque Revival building was built with the help of parishioners to replace the previous church, Saint Roman's, which had burned down in 1896. The church served the community in religious and outreach programs for 84 years until it closed on October 1, 2017. The congregation had outgrown the building, but many features such as the Stations of the Cross, pews, and stained-glass windows were preserved and used in the construction of the church’s successor building at 1107 East Highland Drive.
On this site stood the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, consecrated October 17, 1933, by the Reverend John Morris, Bishop of Little Rock. This Romanesque Revival building was built with the help of parishioners to replace the previous church, Saint Roman's, which had burned down in 1896. The church served the community in religious and outreach programs for 84 years until it closed on October 1, 2017. The congregation had outgrown the building, but many features such as the Stations of the Cross, pews, and stained-glass windows were preserved and used in the construction of the church’s successor building at 1107 East Highland Drive.
Erected 2022 by Arkansas Heritage. (Marker Number 32.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1933.
Location. 35° 50.219′ N, 90° 42.237′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in Craighead County. Marker is at the intersection of South Church Street and East Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street. Located next to St. Bernard's Medical Center, where the church formerly stood. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 S Church St, Jonesboro AR 72401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Craighead County Court House (about 500 feet
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
3. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
The new church at 1107 East Highland Drive has a main entrance that faces a rear parking lot.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2022, by Ashley Sides of Little Rock, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 30, 2022, by Ashley Sides of Little Rock, Arkansas. 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
