New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

St. Patrick's Church

By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

1. St. Patrick's Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Has Been Designated A
National
Historic Landmark
This Site Possesses National Significance
in Commemorating the History of the
United States of America

1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
(Marker Number 74000936.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 29° 56.794′ N, 90° 4.2′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is on Camp Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 Camp Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Patrick's (here, next to this marker); Saint Patrick's Church (here, next to this marker); The 747 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Row (about 400 feet away); Starting Point of the First Traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade

St. Patrick's Church Marker, lower right image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

2. St. Patrick's Church Marker, lower right

(about 500 feet away); Lambert-Gallier Inn of Court (about 600 feet away); Kossuth (about 700 feet away); Lafayette Square (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Regarding St. Patrick's Church. St. Patrick's Church on Camp Street was constructed for the Irish immigrants and other non-Creole Catholics who felt that St. Louis Cathedral catered only to the French and Spanish. The Americans may not have had the pedigree of the Creoles, but they usually had a lot more money.

National Register of Historic Places:
St. Patrick's Church *** (added 1974 - - #74000936)
724 Camp St. , New Orleans
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Gallier,James,Sr., Dakin & Dakin
♦ Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture
♦ Period of Significance: 1825-1849
♦ Owner: Private
♦ Historic Function: Religion
♦ Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
♦ Current Function: Religion

Also see . . . St. Patricks Church History. Established

St. Patrick's Church Clock and Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

3. St. Patrick's Church Clock and Bell Tower

in 1833; 1838 — July 1 Cornerstone of permanent church blessed by Bishop Antoine Blanc (Submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

St. Patrick's Church image. Click for full size.

By M.B. Stroud and Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

4. St. Patrick's Church

Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, September 1963

5. St. Patrick's Church

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St. Patrick's Church Main Altar image. Click for full size.

Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, September 1963

6. St. Patrick's Church Main Altar

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.