Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

St. Patrick's

Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

1. St. Patrick's Marker

National Register of Historic Places: St. Patrick's Church *** (added 1974 - - #74000936)

Inscription.
Parish was the second
established in New Orleans
The first church on this
site was dedicated April 21,
1833 The cornerstone of the
present edifice was laid
July 1, 1838, by Bishop Antoine
Blanc. During the pastorate
of Father James I. Mullon
the first service in the
completed church was held
February 23, 1840 The
building was designed by
Dakin and Dakin, architect
and completed under the
direction of the architect
James Gallier who designed
most of the interior, including
the high altar. The sanctuary
paintings were executed by
Leon Pomarede in 1841. The
first St. Vincent DePaul
Conference in New Orleans
was founded here in 1852.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1885.

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 St, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 Camp St, 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 Church (here, next to this marker); Saint Patrick's Church (here, next to this marker); 616 Girod Street

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(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 (about 600 feet away); Kossuth (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Regarding St. Patrick's. 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.

Also see . . . St. Patricks Church History. Among the most revered of New Orleans historic landmarks is Old St. Patrick’s Church, a stunning example of the arts and crafts of another era. (Submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

St. Patrick's Marker, at right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

2. St. Patrick's Marker, at right

St. Patrick's Clock and Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012

3. St. Patrick's Clock and Bell Tower

St. Patrick's image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian and Mike Strtoud, April 1, 2012

4. St. Patrick's

St. Patrick's Altar, as mentioned image. Click for full size.

Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, circa September 1963

5. St. Patrick's Altar, as mentioned

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Historic American Buildings Survey Dan Leyrer, circa September 1963

6. St. Patrick's

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.