National Register of Historic Places
Royal Presidio Chapel
Royal Presidio Chapel is a historic place in Monterey, Monterey County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000216.
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Royal Presidio Chapel
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About this place
What is Royal Presidio Chapel?
The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, also known as the Royal Presidio Chapel, is a Catholic cathedral located in Monterey, California, United States. The cathedral is the oldest continuously operating parish and the oldest stone building in California. It was built in 1791-94 making it the oldest serving cathedral in the United States, along with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the only existing presidio chapel in California and the only existing building in the original Monterey Presidio.
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Listing details
- Name
- Royal Presidio Chapel
- City
- Monterey
- County
- Monterey County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000216
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.59560, -121.89042
When was Royal Presidio Chapel listed on the National Register?
Royal Presidio Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Royal Presidio Chapel located?
Royal Presidio Chapel is located in Monterey, Monterey County, California at approximately 36.59560, -121.89042. See the map above.
Is Royal Presidio Chapel a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Royal Presidio Chapel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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