Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Christ Church Cathedral
Cathedral
Diocese of Connecticut
Episcopal
Founded as Christ Church 1762
Set Apart as Cathedral 1919
Present Building 1828
The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas
Bishop of Connecticut
The Very Rev. Mark B. Pendleton
Dean
Canon Kevin Jones
Precentor & director of Music
The Very Rev. Richard H. Mansfield, Jr.
Dean Emeritus
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 41° 46.103′ N, 72° 40.4′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Church Street, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Goodwin Batterson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matthew Furlong (about 400 feet away); New Ross, County Wexford Park (about 400 feet away); Hartford's Isle of Safety (about 600 feet away); Savitt Jewelers (about 700 feet away); Thomas Hooker (about 800 feet away); Captain Joseph Wadsworth (about 800 feet away); Adrićn Block (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Regarding Christ Church Cathedral. One of the oldest Gothic-style churches in the United States, Christ Church Cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Building began in 1827, and the church was consecrated in December, 1829.
Also see . . . Christ Church Cathedral. "Connecticut's Cathedral" website homepage (Submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.