Lincoln Village in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Josaphat Basilica

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 3, 2024

1. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

Inscription. This magnificent Temple of God is a monument of faith, erected by Polish immigrants at the close of the nineteenth century. Raised to the dignity of a Minor Basilica in 1929 by Pope Pius XI, it was the third church to be so honored in the United States. Its beauty reflects both the majesty of God and the devotion of its parishioners.

Erected 1969 by Wisconsin Council for Local History. (Marker Number 74.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 43° 0.163′ N, 87° 55.142′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Lincoln Village. It is at the intersection of South 6th Street and West Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 6th Street. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2333 South 6th Street, Milwaukee WI 53215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: March to Kosciuszko Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bay View’s Immigrants (approx. 0.7 miles away); Johanna Brotch: Female Ship Owner (approx. 0.8 miles away); R. D. Whitehead Monument

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Saint Stephen Lutheran Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Joseph Schlitz (approx. 1.2 miles away); Orville Cadwell (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jacob Best (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

More about this marker. Wisconsin Registered Landmark #74

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 24, 2015

2. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

3. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

St. Josaphat Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

4. St. Josaphat Basilica

Looking southeast from South 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

5. St. Josaphat Basilica

Looking southwest from South 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 3, 2024

6. St. Josaphat Basilica Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,272 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 1, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on August 18, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.