Old Cathedral Complex
Also known as St. Francis Xavier Church
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Cathedral Complex
Old Cathedral Complex, at 205 Church St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 17, 1976. It was among the first 6 of Vincennes’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 182 other Indiana listings. The listing covers 2 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCathedral and library in Indiana, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 33 MB · National Archives↗1826 to today
- 1826Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
205 Church St., Vincennes · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Old Cathedral Complex
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Cathedral Complex
Is Old Cathedral Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 17, 1976 (Register number 76000025).
Is Old Cathedral Complex a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Henry Harrison Home (Grouseland), 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Old Cathedral Complex?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Cathedral Complex?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132003502 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.