Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Joseph Cathedral

Heritage Tour

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

1. St. Joseph Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

St. Joseph Cathedral November 11, 1866, the cornerstone of St. Joseph Cathedral was laid at the N.W. corner of E. Broad and 5th Sts. The beautiful gothic structure was completed n 1872. The consecration service took place October 20, 1878, a highlight of the new diocese which today serves communicants throughout central Ohio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion.

Location. 39° 57.783′ N, 82° 59.694′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Broad Street (U.S. 40) and North Fifth Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 East Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Discovery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Wendy's Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Underground Railroad / Black Conductors of Columbus

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

2. St. Joseph Cathedral Marker

Full view of marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Breathing Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starling Medical College and St. Francis Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Federal Court Building and Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Additional keywords. Old National Road

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

3. St. Joseph Cathedral Marker

Marker can be seen at a distance

St. Joseph Cathedral image. Click for full size.

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

4. St. Joseph Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.