Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
St. Patrick's Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012
1. St. Patrick's Church Marker
St. Patrick's Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Erected 1975 by National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 29° 56.794′ N, 90° 4.2′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Camp Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 Camp Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Patrick's (here, next to this marker); Saint Patrick's Church (here, next to this marker); 616 Girod Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The 747 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Row (about 400 feet away); Starting Point of the First Traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade (about 500 feet away); Lambert-Gallier Inn of Court
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Regarding St. Patrick's Church. St. Patrick's Church on Camp Street was constructed for the Irish immigrants and other non-Creole Catholics who felt that St. Louis Cathedral catered only to the French and Spanish. The Americans may not have had the pedigree of the Creoles, but they usually had a lot more money.
National Register of Historic Places:
St. Patrick's Church *** (added 1974 - - #74000936)
724 Camp St. , New Orleans
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Gallier,James,Sr., Dakin & Dakin
♦ Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture
♦ Period of Significance: 1825-1849
♦ Owner: Private
♦ Historic Function: Religion
♦ Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
♦ Current Function: Religion
Also see . . . St. Patricks Church History. Established in 1833; 1838 — July 1 Cornerstone of permanent church blessed by Bishop Antoine Blanc (Submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012
2. St. Patrick's Church Marker, lower right
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012
3. St. Patrick's Church Clock and Bell Tower
Photographed By M.B. Stroud and Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012
4. St. Patrick's Church
Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, September 1963
5. St. Patrick's Church
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Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, September 1963
6. St. Patrick's Church Main Altar
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
