Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 2, 2011
1. Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation Marker
Missionaries served Catholics in Huntsville until 1861, when Father Jeremiah F. Trecy was sent by Bishop John Quinlan to organize this parish. Cornerstone for the building was laid in October 1861. Due to the Civil War the church was not completed until 1872. It was dedicated October 1877.
This parish helped to form three other parishes, parochial schools, and charitable organizations in the community.
National Register of Historic Places 1981.
Erected 1983 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1861.
Location. 34° 43.969′ N, 86° 35.258′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is on Jefferson Street N south of Meridan Street NW, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of Lakeside United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Fountains (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Boyhood Home Site (about 600 feet away);
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Also see . . . St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church - Huntsville, AL. Church website homepage:
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish has a long heritage of faithfulness and generous service both within our parish and extending to the local community (Submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 2, 2011
2. Wide view of the Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 2, 2011
3. Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation (1877)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
