Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

1. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. St. Peter's Church has occupied this site since a small wooden church, begun in 1833, was built on land donated by Mr. Edward Hanrick. Rt. Rev. Michael Portier, D.D., first Catholic Bishop of Mobile, dedicated the first church on April 25, 1834. A brick structure, comprising most of the present edifice, replaced the original church and was dedicated on September 10, 1852. An extension of twenty-five feet in front -- the current Spanish-style facade and towers -- was added in 1882.

Erected 1984 by The Congregation of St. Peter's Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1834.

Location. 32° 22.525′ N, 86° 18.364′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is on South St. Lawrence Street south of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Adams Avenue, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); A County Older Than the State (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Montgomery County Circuit Court / Sit-Ins and Marches at the Montgomery County Courthouse

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(about 300 feet away); Montgomery County Korean War Veterans (about 400 feet away); Confederate States of America (CSA) Post Office Department (about 500 feet away); Dr. J. Marion Sims (about 600 feet away); Office of Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill / Office Site of Dr. J. Marion Sims (about 600 feet away); Governor Shorter House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

2. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Marker

Looking south on St. Lawrence Street.

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

3. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

4. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

sign at the entrance to the church offices located on Adams Avenue around the corner to the east of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.