Old St. Mary's Church, Milwaukee

Name: Old St. Mary's Church
Address: 844 N Broadway, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Telephone: +1 414-271-6180

#79 among attractions in Milwaukee

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Facts and practical information

Old St. Mary's Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was built in 1846 and 1847. The parish was founded a year earlier, by German Catholic immigrants. It was the proto-German church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The city had been incorporated only the year before, and Wisconsin had not yet become a state. Old St. Mary's is the oldest church still standing in the city. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1846 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'32"N, 87°54'28"W

Address

844 N BroadwayDowntown Milwaukee (Juneau Town)Milwaukee 53202 United States

Contact

+1 414-271-6180

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Day trips

Old St. Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old St. Mary's Church open?

Old St. Mary's Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Old St. Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include BMO Harris Financial Center, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Milwaukee City Christmas Tree, Milwaukee (3 min walk).

How to get to Old St. Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old St. Mary's Church:

Tram

City Hall • Lines: M (2 min walk)
Cathedral Square • Lines: M (4 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (15 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (19 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (19 min walk)