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 St. Leo's Catholic Church - Demopolis, Alabama Posted by:  BruceS
Assisted by:  SecurB
N 32° 30.808 W 087° 50.318
16S E 421230 N 3597661
Catholic church in Demopolis, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM7PPY
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2009
Views: 4
Created From: St. Leo's Catholic Church - Demopolis, Alabama - posted by SecurB
Catholicism in the Demopolis area dates to the early Spanish explorers. The French Napoleonic exiles of the Vine and Olive Colony held religious services and attempted to establish a Catholic mission in Demopolis in 1817. Services were held in homes and in a small frame structure until the current building was constructed in 1905. The brick Gothic Revival style church was designed by Architect J.A. Gaboury of Birmingham, Alabama. The church remained a mission church until the St. Leo's Parish was permanently established in 1936. The church was damaged twice by fire, 1954 and 1960, each time it was restored. The building is well maintained and continues to serve it congregation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: 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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
309 South Main Avenue
Demopolis, Alabama United States
36732
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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