St Mary's Catholic Church

  • Historically Known As: Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven Dolors

  • Address: 330 5th Ave, N
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1844/00/00 Adolphus Heiman Architect Cornerstone is laid in 1844 for Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven. Routinely believed to be design by William Strickland, it was probably design by Nashville architect, Heiman and Hughes.
1847/10/31 Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven Dolors is dedicated by Richard Pius Miles, the first Bishop of Nashville. He was the driving force behind its construction and is now buried there.
1863/00/00 Adolphus Heiman Architect Designed by Adolphus Heiman, St Mary's belfry is built in 1862 or 1863.
1864/12/15 During the Battle of Nashville, in the Civil War, the St Mary's is used as a hospital, December 15-16, 1864. Battle of Nashville

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Particulars for St Mary's Catholic Church:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Criteria Historic Event
Historic Use Hospital
Area of Significance Military
Owner Private
Area of Significance Religion
Historic Use Religious Property



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 70000609
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: Strickland,William
Architectural Style: Greek revival
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Military, Architecture, Religion
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Criteria Consideration: Religious property
Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Significant Year: 1845, 1847
Historic Function: Religion, Health care
Historic Sub-Function: Religious structure, Hospital
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-Function: Religious structure

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