Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Catholic Church In Green Bay
Photographed by Robert L Weber
1. First Catholic Church In Green Bay Marker
Near this site stood the first Catholic church in Green Bay begun in the year of our Lord 1823 by Father Gabriel Richard Vicar Apostolic of the Northwest and finished by Father Stephen Badin first resident pastor and missionary.
A short distance north of this was located the first Catholic cemetery, used for nearly a century. It was abandoned in 1835.
Erected by the Marquette Club of Green Bay 1924
Erected 1924.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 44° 30.5′ N, 88° 1.133′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Adams Street on Washington Street.
Located near Fire Station No. 1 on the corner of Washington and Adams Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: La Baye Burial Place (here, next to this marker); Bank Of Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elks Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed by Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
2. First Catholic Church and La Baye burial place Markers
Photographed by Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
3. Church and La Baye burial place Markers in front of Fire Station #1
Photographed by Robert L Weber, June 6, 2011
4. La Baye (right) and First Catholic Church (left) markers in front of Fire Station #1
Photographed by Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
5. La Baye burial place marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
