Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Good Shepherd Church

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. Good Shepherd Church Marker

Inscription. An active Catholic presence was established in Frankfort in 1808 with with Reverend Angier as priest. In 1820s mass was offered at house on Broadway, opposite Capitol. In 1835 worship held in house near railroad tunnel; in 1837 Bishop Flaget of Bardstown purchased house for Catholics on corner of Broadway and High St.
Presented by Good Shepherd Church

By 1837 the Catholic community was formally called St. Patrick Mission. Ten years later there was an influx of German and Irish immigrants to Frankfort. A permanent pastor, Father J.M. Lancaster, was appointed in 1848. The property on Wapping Street was purchased in 1849. Congregation was renamed Good Shepherd with the dedication of the church in 1850.

Erected 2000 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2057.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 38° 11.858′ N, 84° 52.749′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Wapping Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Wapping St, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Frankfort Bridge Site

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Todd House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Paul Sawyier Library (about 300 feet away); Corner In Celebrities (about 300 feet away); Vest-Lindsey House (about 400 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Good Shepherd Church Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. Good Shepherd Church Marker Reverse

Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 20, 2016

3. Good Shepherd Church Marker

Good Shepherd Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

4. Good Shepherd Church

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 5, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 4. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.