Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Catholic Church In Green Bay
By Robert L Weber
1. First Catholic Church In Green Bay Marker
Near this site stood the first Catholic church in Green Bay begun in the year of our Lord 1823 by Father Gabriel Richard Vicar Apostolic of the Northwest and finished by Father Stephen Badin first resident pastor and missionary.
A short distance north of this was located the first Catholic cemetery, used for nearly a century. It was abandoned in 1835.
Erected by the Marquette Club of Green Bay 1924
Erected 1924.
Location. 44° 30.5′ N, 88° 1.133′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Adams Street on Washington Street. Touch for map.
Located near Fire Station No. 1 on the corner of Washington and Adams Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Baye Burial Place (here, next to this marker); Bank Of Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elks Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. 0.2 miles
By Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
2. First Catholic Church and La Baye burial place Markers
Categories. • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Landmarks •
By Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
3. Church and La Baye burial place Markers in front of Fire Station #1
By Robert L Weber, June 6, 2011
4. La Baye (right) and First Catholic Church (left) markers in front of Fire Station #1
By Robert L Weber, January 1, 2011
5. La Baye burial place marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Prescott Valley, Arizona. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Prescott Valley, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Prescott Valley, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Prescott Valley, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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