Fairlane in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Catholic Chapel (Building 119)

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

1. Catholic Chapel (Building 119) Marker

Inscription. Construction of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd was primarily a result of the diligent efforts of the Home's Catholic priest, Father Charles Kemper. For years, Catholic services were held in the Protestant Chapel—at first in the main sanctuary, then later in the basement. By the year 1880, resident Catholic Veterans numbered nearly 2,000 men, and Father Kemper, who was employed part-time, lobbied to the NHDVS Board of Managers that these men should have their own church. In 1898, his dream was realized as he directed the building of the new chapel and became its first fully-appointed chaplain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 39° 44.643′ N, 84° 15.501′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Fairlane. It is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4100 W Third St, Dayton OH 45417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley.

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: The Protestant Chapel (Building 118) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patient Library (Building 121) (about 500 feet away); Lincoln's Promise (about 500 feet away); Dayton VA Medical Center (about 600 feet away); In Memoriam (about 600 feet away); The Grotto (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bandstand (Building 113) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Commemoration of the End of the Great War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

2. Catholic Chapel (Building 119) Marker

Catholic Chapel (Building 119) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

3. Catholic Chapel (Building 119)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.