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Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

Sacred Heart Church

1881-1945

 
 
Sacred Heart Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
1. Sacred Heart Church Marker
Inscription. In 1881, Nellie Cashman aided in building an adobe structure which served as a combination church and rectory; the first Pastor was Father Emmanuel P. Schneider. Another church was built in 1882 and Bishop John B. Salpointe dedicated it in 1883. The present church was built in 1945.
 
Erected by The Brophy Family of Arizona And Arizona Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
 
Location. 31° 42.843′ N, 110° 3.849′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is on East Safford Street near North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 592 East Safford Street, Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands and in Southeastern Arizona. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain
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and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home & Office of Wm. Herring (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schieffelin Hall (about 800 feet away); M. Calisher General Store (about 800 feet away); The Oriental Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bird Cage Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Bird Cage Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Curly Bill Brocius Killed Marshal Fred White Here (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wells Fargo & Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.
 
Sacred Heart Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
2. Sacred Heart Church Marker
Marker seen to the right of the entrance doors is the National Register of Historic Places Sacred Heart Church 1947 plaque.
Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
3. Sacred Heart Church
Plaque on 1947 Church
Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
4. Sacred Heart Church
Rectory is on left and 1947 Church is on right.
1882 Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
5. 1882 Sacred Heart Church
Marker seen to the left of the entrance doors is the National Register of Historic Places - Sacred Heart Church 1882 plaque.
1882 Sacred Heart Church Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
6. 1882 Sacred Heart Church Plaque
Sacred Heart Church Rectory image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
7. Sacred Heart Church Rectory
Sacred Heart Church Rectory Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
8. Sacred Heart Church Rectory Plaque
Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees 1885 - National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
9. Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees 1885 - National Register of Historic Places
Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
10. Sacred Heart Church Rose Trees
Rose Tree Garden Memorial Wall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
11. Rose Tree Garden Memorial Wall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.   9, 10, 11. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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Sep. 10, 2026