St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library

Old Cathedral Complex
Front of the cathedral
Location: 205 Church St., Vincennes, Indiana
Area: 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built: 1826
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 76000025[1]
Added to NRHP: August 17, 1976

The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Vincennes, Indiana is often referred to by locals as "The Old Cathedral". The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral was elevated to the status of Basilica (minor basilica) on 14 March, 1970.[2]

The church is located opposite George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, at 205 Church Street. It was built in 1826 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ Day, Richard. "History of the Old Cathedral". http://www.spiritofvincennes.org/rendezvous/cathedral/history_cathedral.htm. Retrieved 21 April 2011. 

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