Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence
1836 Banc Nαisiϊnta/c.1850 Αit Chonaν An tEaspag
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
1. 1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence Marker
Erected by Athlone Town Council/Comhaire Bhaile Αtha Luain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 53° 25.312′ N, 7° 56.689′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It is on O'Connell Street just west of Chapel Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 O'Connell Street, Athlone, Leinster N37 DA39, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History and Heritage of Connaught Street & Environs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse/
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Regarding 1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence. The National Built Heritage Service Appraisal states:
A modest two-storey building, which is distinguished by an elaborate cut-stone classical-style shopfront, which is of artistic merit. This interesting structure was later used as the Bishop's residence in the mid nineteenth-century. The presence of an incised benchmark, dating from the 1830s when the Ordnance Survey was carrying out the original survey work for the six-inch series of maps, is of scientific interest. This building is an important component of the historic character of O'Connell Street and an important element of the built heritage of Athlone.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
2. 1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
3. 1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
