The Old Cathedral, Vincennes, Indiana.
N 38° 40.745 W 087° 32.043
16S E 453547 N 4281300
This is a very historic church, located in Vincennes, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMA9HG
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2010
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We saw this steeple as we were coming into Vincennes. So we decided to waymark this very nice example of a unique steeple.
In 1970 Pope Paul VI elevated the Old Cathedral to the status of Minor Basilica, an honor reserved for only the most historic churches.
The foundation of the present St. Francis Xavier Church was laid on March 30, 1826, by Fr. John Leo Champomier. The plans were copied from the cathedral at Bardstown, Kentucky. In 1834 our chuch became the cathedral of the new Diocese of Vincennes. The church is 60 feet wide by 115 feet long.
Location of the Steeple:
205 Church St.
Vincennes, Indiana USA
47591
Approximate Date of Construction: The foundation of the present St. Francis Xavier Church was laid on March 30, 1826.
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