St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore

Name: St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church
Address: 947 Aisquith Street, Baltimore, United States

#212 among attractions in Baltimore

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture

St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church

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Facts and practical information

St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church, also known as St. James and St. John's Roman Catholic Church, is a historic Roman Catholic church located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States and was one of the earliest neighborhood parishes established in the central city. On March 29, 2020 lightning struck the steeple, causing the building to catch fire and partially collapse. ()

Built: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 39°18'5"N, 76°36'5"W

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947 Aisquith StreetEastern Baltimore (Oldtown)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Town Mall, Green Mount Cemetery, St. Ignatius Church, National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.

~1660 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Old Town Mall, Baltimore
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, Old Town Mall stands as a historical reminder of the city's rich commercial past. This open-air shopping center, once a bustling hub of activity, has seen better days, but it still holds a place in the urban tapestry of Baltimore.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore
15 min walk • Green Mount Cemetery stands as a serene and historic oasis in the bustling city of Baltimore, United States. Established in 1838, this garden cemetery, sprawling over 68 acres, is known for its lush greenery, elaborate sculptures, and Victorian-era monuments.
0.7 miW
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
17 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Baltimore
20 min walk • The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is a wax museum in Baltimore, Maryland featuring prominent African-American and other black historical figures. It was established in 1983, in a downtown storefront on Saratoga Street.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Spiritual
Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore
20 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The museum tells the story of the American Jewish experience in the city of Baltimore and throughout the US state of Maryland.
0.7 miS
Greek Revival architecture, Synagogue
Lloyd Street Synagogue, Baltimore
19 min walk • The Lloyd Street Synagogue is an 1845 Greek Revival style synagogue building in Baltimore, Maryland. One of the oldest synagogues in the United States, Lloyd Street was the first synagogue building erected in Maryland and is the third oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
17 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
0.7 miS
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Baltimore
19 min walk • St. Vincent de Paul Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore at 120 N. Front Street, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
0.8 miE
Church
Saint Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore
20 min walk • The Church of St. Wenceslaus is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore located in the Middle East neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
0.8 miW
Library, Event space
George Peabody Library, Baltimore
20 min walk • The George Peabody Library, was formerly the Library of the Peabody Institute of music in the City of Baltimore. The Peabody Institute is now part of Johns Hopkins University, and the library has become focused on research into the 19th century.
0.6 miNW
39°18'23"N • 76°36'37"W
Area 405, Baltimore
15 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore (5 min walk), Old East Baltimore Historic District, Baltimore (9 min walk), McDonogh Place Historic District, Baltimore (11 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Church, Baltimore (12 min walk).

How to get to St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church:

Bus

Greenmount Avenue & Madison Street Southbound • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)
Broadway & Monument Street Northbound • Lines: Bus, Homewood Peabody JHMI (12 min walk)

Metro

Johns Hopkins Hospital • Lines: M (11 min walk)
Shot Tower/Market Place • Lines: M (21 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Penn Station (23 min walk)

Light rail

Baltimore Penn Station • Lines: Lr (23 min walk)
Cultural Center • Lines: Lr (27 min walk)