Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral, Sault Sainte Marie

Name: Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral
Address: 326 E Portage Ave, Sault Sainte Marie, 49783-2056, United States
Telephone: +1 906-632-3381

#4 among attractions in Sault Sainte Marie

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral, Sault Sainte Marie

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Holy Name of Mary Proto-Cathedral, also known as St. Mary Proto-Cathedral, is a historic Roman Catholic parish church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States that was formerly a cathedral church and the first Cathedral, hence "Proto-Cathedral", of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette. It is the oldest parish and oldest cathedral parish in Michigan, and the third oldest parish in the United States. While the present church edifice, the fifth for the Parish, dates from 1881, the Parish began in 1668 as a Jesuit mission. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated a State of Michigan historic site in 1989. The Proto-Cathedral was the Cathedral of the Diocese of Marquette when it was denominated the "Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie", which diocesan title is presently that of a titular episcopal see. ()

Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 46°29'55"N, 84°20'29"W

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326 E Portage AveDowntown Sault Ste. Marie-MichiganSault Sainte Marie 49783-2056 United States

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+1 906-632-3381

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Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, SS Valley Camp, Lake Superior State University.

0.9 miW
Canal
Soo Locks, Sault Sainte Marie
25 min walk • The Soo Locks are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, that enable ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They are located on the St.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, Sault Sainte Marie
28 min walk • The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the St. Marys River between the United States and Canada connecting the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The bridge is operated by the International Bridge Administration under the direction of the Sault Ste.
~1270 ftE
Museum, Ship
SS Valley Camp, Sault Sainte Marie
7 min walk • SS Valley Camp is a lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is now a museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools
Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie
28 min walk • Lake Superior State University is a public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is Michigan's smallest public university, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students.
~270 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Observation decks and towers
Tower of History Museum, Sault Sainte Marie
2 min walk • The Tower of History is a 210-foot observation tower in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Located at 326 E. Portage Avenue, it was the tallest observation tower in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when completed in 1968.
~1330 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Sault Sainte Marie
7 min walk • Central Methodist Episcopal Church is a United States historic church at 111 E. Spruce Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1993.
~1560 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint James' Episcopal Church, Sault Sainte Marie
8 min walk • Saint James' Episcopal Church is a historic church at 533 Bingham Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
~1900 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First United Presbyterian Church, Sault Sainte Marie
10 min walk • First United Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 309 Lyon Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The original church building was constructed in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
~810 ftE
Museum, History museum
Elmwood, Sault Sainte Marie
4 min walk • Elmwood, also known as the Henry Rowe Schoolcraft House, the Schoolcraft House or the Indian Agency, is a frame house located at 435 East Water Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company, Sault Sainte Marie
30 min walk • Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company is a subsidiary of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. It operates a railroad bridge over the St. Marys River between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, Sault Sainte Marie
30 min walk • The Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Bridge was originally built in 1887. It runs parallel to the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. It has nine Camelback spans and carries a single line of track.

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Nearby attractions include Tower of History Museum, Sault Sainte Marie (2 min walk), Old Federal Building, Sault Sainte Marie (2 min walk), Fort Brady, Sault Sainte Marie (4 min walk), Elmwood, Sault Sainte Marie (4 min walk).