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Old Roman Catholic Cathedral

Old Roman Catholic Cathedral is a historic place in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000330.

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, MarylandListed October 1, 1969NRIS #69000330★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Roman Catholic Cathedral?

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, is a Catholic cathedral in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States after the nation's founding and was among the first major religious buildings constructed after the adoption of the United States Constitution.

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Listing details

Name
Old Roman Catholic Cathedral
City
Baltimore (Independent City)
County
Baltimore County
State
Maryland
Listed on the National Register
October 1, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000330
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.29448, -76.61627
When was Old Roman Catholic Cathedral listed on the National Register?

Old Roman Catholic Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969.

Where is Old Roman Catholic Cathedral located?

Old Roman Catholic Cathedral is located in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland at approximately 39.29448, -76.61627. See the map above.

Is Old Roman Catholic Cathedral a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Roman Catholic Cathedral is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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