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

Inscription.
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 • Churches & Religion • 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. Marker is on 2nd Street just west of Riverview Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located directly in front of the subject church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nipigon ON P0T 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

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(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 in Nipigon.

Marker detail: 1947 E.C. Everett photo shows the church in its original location image. Click for full size.

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.

Ukrainian Catholic Church (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

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 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.