Wholesale District in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

1871

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. St. John the Evangelist Parish was established in 1837 and was the first Catholic parish in Marion County. The present church (1867-71) was designed by Diedrich A. Bohlen following French Gothic precedents. The spires, added in 1893, were designed by his son Oscar D. Bohlen. From 1878-1907, this church served as pro-cathedral of the Diocese of Vincennes, renamed the Diocese of Indianapolis in 1898.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 39° 45.867′ N, 86° 9.701′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is at the intersection of West Georgia Street and South Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Georgia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 West Georgia Street, Indianapolis IN 46225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. President Benjamin Harrison (a few steps from this marker); Pan American Games Cauldron (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Tecumseh (within shouting distance of this marker); From Dirt & Gravel to Granite & Steel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); May Wright Sewall (about 400

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feet away); J. F. Darmody Company Building (about 500 feet away); Tom Jernstedt (about 500 feet away); The Rost Jewelry Company Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

2. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Marker

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

3. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

4. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on December 2, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.