New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Catholic Church in New Albany

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. First Catholic Church in New Albany Marker

Inscription. On this site a small frame building served as the first Catholic church in New Albany – Holy Trinity – founded in 1836 by Rev. Louis F. Neyron under Bishop Brute. In 1852 a large brick church was erected on the southeast corner of Market Street – now Holy Trinity Heritage Court

Erected by Holy Trinity Altar Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 38° 17.212′ N, 85° 48.99′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 E Market St, New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nunemacher-Hangary House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mitchell-Meyer House (about 500 feet away); Culbertson Widows' Home (about 500 feet away); Isaac P. Smith House (about 500 feet away); The Sloan-Paris House (about 600 feet away); Floyd County World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Western Line of the Clark (Illinois) Grant (about 600 feet away); Culbertson Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. First Catholic Church in New Albany Marker

Market is on the concrete post.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.