Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
Oldest church structure in continuous use in Fort Wayne area and seat of Catholicism in Northern Indiana.
Christianity carried to this part of the New World in 1600's by Catholic missionaries. Land formerly part of burial ground for Miami Indians.
Major portion of Cathedral square purchased by Fr. Stephan Baden, 1831. Remaining land acquired by Fr. Julian Benoit, chief architect and first rector of the Cathedral.
Cornerstone laid June 19, 1859. Dedicated December 8, 1860 on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Diocese of Fort Wayne established 1857. John H. Luers, First Bishop.
Marker is on Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
