Near Hanoverton in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013

1. Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio Marker

Inscription. About a mile south in St. Paul's Cemetery, the Reverend Father Edward J. Fenwick, "Pioneer Apostle of Ohio," organized the first Catholic parish in northern Ohio. The first mass was celebrated in the log house of Daniel McCallister. A century and a half later the cabin was dismantled, moved here, rebuilt, and rededicated in May, 1967 as the Log Cabin Shrine of Dungannon.

Erected 1968 by Columbiana County Historical Association, the Columbiana County Highway Department and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1967.

Location. 40° 44.139′ N, 80° 53.04′ W. Marker is near Hanoverton, Ohio, in Columbiana County. Marker is at the intersection of Gavers Road and Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east on Gavers Road. Located at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanoverton OH 44423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Philip Neri (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Tunnels (approx. 2.2 miles away); 10286 Plymouth Street

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); The Old Town Pump (approx. 2.9 miles away); Michael Arter House (approx. 2.9 miles away); 30057 Canal Street (approx. 2.9 miles away); 30060 Canal Street (approx. 2.9 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanoverton.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013

2. Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio Marker

St.Philip Neri Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013

3. St.Philip Neri Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.