Nipigon in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Ukrainian Catholic Church
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022
1. Ukrainian Catholic Church Marker
This picturesque little church dates back to 1906 when it was the first Catholic Church in Nipigon. The main body of the church seats about 70 people and a small gallery holds about 15 more. Its original location was the southwest corner of Second and Newton Street. In 1952, a new larger Catholic church, Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was built adjacent to it.
The old church was then sold and became the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Ukrainian. Mac McCullough moved the church to this site, formerly a clay tennis court. The congregation of 28 families renovated the church, putting in a new floor but retaining the original windows. In 2002, the church continues to hold services on an occasional basis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 49° 0.68′ N, 88° 15.631′ W. Marker is in Nipigon, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. It is on 2nd Street just west of Riverview Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario and specifically in Northwest Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North Woods, on Lake Superiors North Shore, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anglican Church and Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); First Anglican Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Skandia House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Flanagan House (about 90 meters away); Fraser House (about 90 meters away); Early Post Office (about 150 meters away); First School (about 150 meters away); Hydro Building / United Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Courtesy Nipigon Historical Museum
2. Marker detail: 1947 E.C. Everett photo shows the church in its original location
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022
3. Ukrainian Catholic Church Marker
The marker is located directly in front of the church.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022
4. Ukrainian Catholic Church (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
