Saint Patrick - Franklin, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jonathanatpsu
N 41° 23.576 W 079° 49.530
17T E 598189 N 4583043
Saint Patrick Church, built in 1879 in Franklin, PA
Waymark Code: WM16650
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Saint Patrick Church is located on the corner of 10th Street and Liberty Street (Route 322) in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The first Catholic church in Franklin was built in 1865. The present church building was begun in 1879 and dedicated on May 21, 1882, during the tenure of the Rev. John Quincy Adams as pastor. A school was added to the parish in 1893. The church is constructed of red brick, with one tall steeple.

Source: Barcio, Monsignor Robert G., Pictorial History of the Diocese of Erie, 1853-2003, Diocese of Erie: 2003, p. 114.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1879

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Street address of Church:
949 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA USA
16323


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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