Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Columbus

Name: Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Address: 684 S 3rd St, Columbus, 43206, United States
Telephone: +1 614-445-9668

#41 among attractions in Columbus

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Top attraction, Elementary school

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

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Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Columbus

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Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church is the third oldest Catholic church building in Columbus, Ohio and is home to an active parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. The church's name refers to the ancient Christian belief that the mother of Jesus Christ was "assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." The church spire towers 197 feet above street level making it a prominent landmark and the tallest building in the historic German Village neighborhood south of downtown Columbus. With the rest of German Village, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974. ()

Completed: 1893 (131 years ago)Spire height: 197 ftCoordinates: 39°56'55"N, 82°59'41"W

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684 S 3rd StSouth Columbus (German Village)Columbus 43206 United States

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+1 614-445-9668

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Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cultural Arts Center, Columbus Commons, Ohio Theatre, Milestone 229.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Cultural Arts Center, Columbus
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Cultural Arts Center stands as a beacon of creative expression and artistic endeavor. This vibrant museum, dedicated to fostering a love for the arts, offers a dynamic range of workshops, exhibitions, and performances that...
0.7 miN
Park, Parking
Columbus Commons, Columbus
19 min walk • Columbus Commons is a vibrant urban park located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio. This 6-acre green space serves as a gathering place for the community and offers a refreshing oasis amidst the city's bustling environment.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ohio Theatre, Columbus
21 min walk • The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored.
0.7 miNW
Park
Milestone 229, Columbus
18 min walk • John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park is a 4.66-acre park in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, located at 233 Civic Center Drive. The park features a fountain, a park restaurant and a performance pavilion. Bicentennial Park was established in 1976, on the United States' 200th anniversary. It was dedicated to John W.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palace Theatre, Columbus
27 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a 2,695-seat restored movie palace located at 34 W. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was designed and built in 1926 by the American architect Thomas W. Lamb as part of the American Insurance Union Citadel. Today the theater functions as a multi-use performing arts venue.
0.5 miS
Park, Historical place
Schiller Park, Columbus
12 min walk • Schiller Park is a 23.45-acre municipal park located in German Village, a historic neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. The park is bounded by Reinhard Avenue to the north, Jaeger Street to the east, East Deshler Avenue to the south, and City Park Avenue to the west.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Cross Church, Columbus
18 min walk • Holy Cross Church, Rectory and School is a historic church and home to an active parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. It is located in the Discovery District neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio at 212 S. 5th Street.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Umbrella Girl, Columbus
11 min walk • Umbrella Girl, or The Umbrella Girl Fountain, is a 1996 fountain and sculpture in Schiller Park's Grace Highfield Memorial Garden, in Columbus, Ohio's German Village neighborhood, in the United States. The copper fountain and sandstone pool were designed by Joan Wobst and Phil Kientz, respectively.
0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus
10 min walk • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church at 404 S. Third Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1856 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.5 miNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Schlee-Kemmler Building, Columbus
14 min walk • The Schlee-Kemmler Building is a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The building was nominated for its significance as one of few 19th century commercial buildings with stone facades left in Columbus, and the most ornamental of those that remain.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Columbus
21 min walk • The Main Street Bridge in Columbus, Ohio is a 700 ft, three-span, inclined tied arch bridge over the Scioto River. The bridge is the first in North America and the fifth in the world to use an inclined single-rib-tied arch superstructure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church open?

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include German Village, Columbus (6 min walk), Schlee Brewery Historic District, Columbus (8 min walk), Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus (10 min walk), Umbrella Girl, Columbus (11 min walk).

How to get to Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church:

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E Livingston Ave & Macon Aly • Lines: 1, 4, 8 (8 min walk)