St. Patrick's Parish

Erected about 1792

First church to be erected in the "Federal City" outside the limits of "George Towne." First pastor, Rev. Anthony Caffrey, brought from Dublin at suggestion of James Hoban, architect of the "Presidential Palace."

March 17, 1953.

Marker is on 10th Street, NW, on the left when traveling south.

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