Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield

Name: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Address: 524 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, 62703-2319, United States
Telephone: +1 217-522-3342

#34 among attractions in Springfield

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield

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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified Greek Revival architectural style. ()

Completed: 1928 (96 years ago)Spire height: 135 ftCoordinates: 39°47'36"N, 89°38'55"W

Address

524 E Lawrence AveOld Aristocracy HillSpringfield 62703-2319 United States

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+1 217-522-3342

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prairie Capital Convention Center, Illinois State Capitol, First Presbyterian Church, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.

0.6 miN
Convention center, Entertainment, Performing arts
Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield
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Domed seat of state government
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
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~1960 ftN
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield
10 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. This is the church that President Abraham Lincoln and his family attended while they lived in Springfield.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield
14 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War.
0.5 miN
Museum, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield
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~1710 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield
9 min walk • Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home and related historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th president of the United States.
~800 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Dana-Thomas House, Springfield
4 min walk • The Dana–Thomas House is a home in Prairie School style designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built 1902–04 for patron Susan Lawrence Dana, it is located along East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois.
0.5 miN
Museum, Historical place
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield
13 min walk • The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site is a historic brick building built in 1841 in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located at 6th and Adams Streets in Springfield, Illinois.
~960 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Vachel Lindsay House, Springfield
5 min walk • The Vachel Lindsay House is a historic house museum at 603 South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1848, it was the birthplace and lifelong home of poet Vachel Lindsay. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
11 min walk • The Illinois State Museum features the life, land, people and art of the State of Illinois. The headquarters museum is located on Spring and Edwards Streets, one block southwest of the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield.
~1140 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?

Nearby attractions include Bressmer-Baker House, Springfield (2 min walk), The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, Springfield (3 min walk), Ansar Shriners, Springfield (4 min walk), Town House, Springfield (4 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by public transport?

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Springfield (17 min walk)