West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old St. Ann's Church
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 3, 2016
1. Old St. Ann's Church Marker
Dedicated March 15, 1898, on the southeast comer of Rosemary and Datura Streets. In 1902, it was moved to this site donated by Henry Flagler and served the Catholic community until 1913, when the new church was dedicated. The old church was then used as the forerunner of St. Anns School built in 1925. St. Anns Church is the oldest Catholic church and parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach. It was developed by the fathers of the Society of Jesus.
Erected 1986 by Seminole Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1898.
Location. 26° 42.928′ N, 80° 3.104′ W. Marker is in West Palm Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County. It is at the intersection of North Olive Avenue and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Olive Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, on the Treasure Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dade County State Bank Building (about 600 feet away); Flagler Park
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Clematis Street Commercial Historic District (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . St. Ann Catholic Church. (Submitted on August 12, 2016.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 3, 2016
2. Old St. Ann's Church Marker with church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
