Central City in Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Saint Mary's Basilica
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
1. Saint Mary's Basilica
City of Phoenix Monument
Arizona Historical Site
National Landmark
Mother Church of Phoenix
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 33° 27.034′ N, 112° 4.193′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Central City. It is on North 3rd Street near East Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 North 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and in the Tohono Oodham Nation. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Gadsden Purchase, and Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pope John Paul II (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Edouard Gerard
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Rosson House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Saint Mary's Basilica. Saint Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in the Valley founded in 1881 and staffed by the Franciscan Friars since 1895. The Basilica sits over the site of the original adobe church. The present church was dedicated in 1915, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and designated as a Basilica in 1985 by Pope John Paul II.
Also see . . .
1. St. Marys Basilica. Wikipedia article on St. Marys which includes interior photos. (Submitted on February 21, 2010.)
2. Saint Mary's Basilica Homepage. (Submitted on December 2, 2019, by Tony Gutiιrrez of Phoenix, Arizona.)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
2. Saint Mary's Basilica Marker
Rectory and marker are located at 231 North 3rd Street.
Photographed by Michael D Martin, November 30, 2010
3. Saint Mary's Basilica, Phoenix AZ
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2014
4. Saint Mary's Church
Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission
Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission
1903-1914
Has been placed on the Phoenix Historic
Property Register and the National
Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2014
5. Saint Mary's Basilica
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010
6. Photo at Top of Marker
Built 1881
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010
7. Photo at Bottom of Marker
Upper church built 1915
8. St. Mary's School Students Marker
[Previously located on the church grounds was St. Mary's School.]
Dedicated with great pride to thousands of children who attended St. Mary's School from 1893-1994; to the positive effect they have made on their community; to their educators who molded them into young Catholic adults, and to their parents who sacrificed for them.
Dedicated with great pride to thousands of children who attended St. Mary's School from 1893-1994; to the positive effect they have made on their community; to their educators who molded them into young Catholic adults, and to their parents who sacrificed for them.
9. In Honor of The Sisters of the Precious Blood Dayton, Ohio
Whose dedicated service to the spiritual and educational formation of the children of St. Mary's School will be forever remembered
1903-1994
10. The St. Mary's School Entrance Arch and Doors
Teacher's Marker is on left wall, student's on right
11. His Holiness John Paul II Marker
Presented to the people of Arizona to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II and honor his quest for world peace.
Donated by Eddie Basha Herman Chanen Tom Chauncey Daniel Cracciolo Dr. Edward B. Diethrich Gary Driggs William P. Gresser Peter A. Lendrum James E. Patrick II Gene E. Rice Jerry J. Wisotsky and Conley Wolfswinkel.
Donated by Eddie Basha Herman Chanen Tom Chauncey Daniel Cracciolo Dr. Edward B. Diethrich Gary Driggs William P. Gresser Peter A. Lendrum James E. Patrick II Gene E. Rice Jerry J. Wisotsky and Conley Wolfswinkel.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English
12. His Holiness John Paul II Sculpture
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
13. Saint Mary's Basilica
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
14. Saint Mary's Basilica
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2014
15. Novatus Benzing Memorial Plaque
1869-1939
The Very Reverend
Novatus Benzing O.E.M.
Priest of God Educator of Youth
Shepherd of Souls
This Church and these Schools are
His MonumentsSt. Marys Does Not Forget
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,593 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2013, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 14, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on February 16, 2010. 13, 14. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 15. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
