Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Catholic Church In Danville, Virginia
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
1. First Catholic Church In Danville, Virginia Marker
Built in 1878 by the Catholic community under the guidance of the Diocese of Richmond and named Sacred Heart. This building remained Sacred Heart Catholic Church Until 1939.
Dedicated in 2003 celebrating the 125th year of a Catholic church in Danville.
Erected 2003 by Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 36° 34.924′ N, 79° 24.118′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Holbrook Street and Ross Street, on the left when traveling north on Holbrook Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Holbrook Street, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holbrook-Ross Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Mackenzie/Lapham Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheatham Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Recovered Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); McElroy/Benedict Markers (within shouting distance of this marker); First Known Interment (within shouting distance of this marker); Shepherd/Noble Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Children (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
2. First Catholic Church In Danville, Virginia Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
3. Original Sacred Heart Catholic Church building
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
