St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission, New Smyrna Beach

Name: St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
Address: New Smyrna Beach, United States

#10 among attractions in New Smyrna Beach

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The St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission is a historic building in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. Built in 1899 as Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Faulkner Street, it was relocated to 314 Duss Street in 1956 to serve as a Catholic Mission to the African-American community. Today, it is the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum. On April 13, 2007, the building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 29°1'29"N, 80°55'59"W

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Historic WestsideNew Smyrna Beach United States

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St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Smyrna Museum of History, Sugar Mill Ruins, Old Fort Park Archeological Site, New Smyrna Beach Historic District.

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Nearby attractions include New Smyrna Beach Historic District, New Smyrna Beach (14 min walk), New Smyrna Museum of History, New Smyrna Beach (17 min walk), The Hub on Canal, New Smyrna Beach (18 min walk), Old Fort Park Archeological Site, New Smyrna Beach (18 min walk).