Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
125th Anniversary of Dedication
— May 25, 1959 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
First cathedral of Diocese of Richmond
1841 - 1906
Erected by Order of the Alhambra
In honor of the Most Rev. Joseph H. Hodges, D.D.
Pastor, Supreme Chaplain
Erected 1959 by Order of the Alhambra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1841.
Location. 37° 32.427′ N, 77° 26.117′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. Marker is on East Grace Street east of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 E Grace St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pro-Cathedral of Saint Peter (here, next to this marker); The Murphy Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zero Milestone (about 400 feet away); Voices from the Garden (about 400 feet away); Edgar Allen Poe (about 400 feet away); Harry Flood Byrd (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Voices from the Garden (about 500 feet away); George Washington Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.