Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023

1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. The history of Roman Catholicism in Macon dates to a visit in 1829 by Bishop John England of the Diocese of Charleston and the subsequent migration of Irish Catholic families in the 1830s. In 1841 Macon's Catholics received their first pastor, Father James Graham. A succession of buildings and sites was purchased and used by Macon's Catholics during the nineteenth century, until the construction of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at this location from 1889-1903. This Gothic Revival structure, designed by Brother Cornelius Otten, features a domed cupola, flying buttresses, stained-glass windows from Bavaria, and a high altar of Carrara marble.

Erected 2005 by Georgia Historical Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and Historic Macon Foundation, Inc. (Marker Number 11-4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 32° 50.22′ N, 83° 38.024′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street and New Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 830 Poplar Street, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Baptist Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Home of Dr. James Mercer Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Green-Poe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Capricorn Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walton Building (about 400 feet away); Percy Welch's Hotel (about 500 feet away); City Hall & Old Capitol (about 500 feet away); Macon City Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Photographed By Gregory Guderian, August 7, 2009

2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

3. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023

4. St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Marker

Photographed By Gregory Guderian, August 7, 2009

5. St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Marker

St. Joseph's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greggory / GRB Creative, January 28, 2023

6. St. Joseph's Catholic Church

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greggory / GRB Creative, January 28, 2023

7. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Interior

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023

8. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Interior

<i>St. Joseph Catholic Church, Macon, Ga.</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

9. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Macon, Ga.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,948 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Greggory Schwartz of Central, Florida. 8. submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 9. submitted on November 3, 2015. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.