Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

St. Joseph's Cathedral

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 6, 2023

1. St. Joseph's Cathedral Marker

Inscription.

Across Harvey and to the east stood the original 1889 St. Joseph's, the community's first Catholic Church. The present edifice, built in 1903, served as the cathedral until 1925.

Erected 1972 by Oklahoma City Historical Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 35° 28.323′ N, 97° 31.088′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is at the intersection of Northwest 4th Street and North Harvey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 4th Street. The marker is to the left of the sanctuary entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 NW 4th St, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Joseph's Church (here, next to this marker); Team Effort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Building Occupants (about 300 feet away); And Jesus Wept (about 300 feet away); Saint Joseph Old Cathedral (about 300 feet away); The Field of Empty Chairs (about 300 feet away); South Entry (about 400 feet away); The Playground (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

St. Joseph's Cathedral and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 6, 2023

2. St. Joseph's Cathedral and Marker

The marker is to the left of the main sanctuary entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.