Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Church of the Nativity
1888-1930
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010
1. Church of the Nativity Marker
In 1888, at the insistence of a group of Catholic
Laymen, The First Catholic Church in Flagstaff was built of brick on the south side of town. It was moved in 1911 to a temporary site just west of and across the street from the present permanent Gothic structure, of native volcanic rock, which was completed and dedicated in 1930.Erected by Da Silva Council, Knight of Columbus and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 35° 12.041′ N, 111° 38.924′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is at the intersection of West Cherry Avenue and North Beaver Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cherry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 West Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Votes for Women (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flagstaff's Founding (about 800 feet away); Biology (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weatherford Hotel
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010
2. Church of the Nativity Marker
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Also see . . . Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel Homepage. (Submitted on December 2, 2019.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010
3. Church of the Nativity
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,101 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
