Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 9, 2023
1. Sacred Heart Cultural Center Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1900
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 28.624′ N, 81° 58.595′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Greene Street and 13th Street (Georgia Road 4), on the right when traveling west on Greene Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Greene St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Ryder Randall (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meadow Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Meadow Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); George Walton (approx. ¼ mile away); American Gold Star Mothers Tribute (approx. 0.3 miles away); Springfield Baptist Church Birthplace of Morehouse College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodmen of the World Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Regarding Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Excerpt from
this page online
… By 1870 the immigration reached its peak and St. Patrick's Church was inadequate to accommodate the Catholic population. It became necessary to build a new church and in 1874 Sacred Heart parish was begun. The original structure was wooden and served as both church and residence for the Jesuit priests who came to administer the new parish. Shortly a new building was built which was used as a church and later as a college and grammar school. For the past number of years this has been used as a parish house. The rectory on Ellis and 13th Streets was built at the same time. The present beautiful edifice was built on the corner of Greene and 13th Streets in the late 1890's, cornerstone being laid in 1898; it was dedicated in 1900 and consecrated in 1907. The brickwork of this building is one of its claims to fame. There are 14 different sizes and designs of brick, which were made to architect's specifications by artisans brought here for the purpose from Munich, Germany. These artisans used the facilities of Halger Brick Company.
Also see . . .
1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the church, which was listed in 1972. (National Park Service) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
2. Sacred Heart Cultural Center Marker
2. About Us. In 1874, Father Theodore Butler purchased a home and a lot in Augusta, Georgia, for $10,000.00 to construct a building to be used as a church for the Catholic population and a school for children of all denominations. (Sacred Heart Cultural Center) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
3. Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
