Lancaster in Fairfield County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026

1. The Basilica Of Saint Mary Of The Assumption Marker

Inscription. Consecrated
15 June 1864
Elevated a minor basilica
7 July 2022

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1864.

Location. 39° 42.777′ N, 82° 35.953′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield County. It is at the intersection of South High Street and East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on South High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 S High St, Lancaster OH 43130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hocking Hills

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church (a few steps

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from this marker); St. Mary's Church Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Giani-Mumaugh Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Sifford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Ewing House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (about 400 feet away); 140 East Main Street (about 400 feet away); Fairfield County Memorial Mural (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026

2. The Basilica Of Saint Mary Of The Assumption Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.