Christ Church Cathedral

131 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana. County/parish: Marion.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places July 10, 1973. NRIS 73000035.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

Christ Church Cathedral (Indianapolis): Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis in the U.S. state of Indiana. Christ Church parish was formally organized in 1837. The present-day church building was erected in 1857 on Monument Circle at the center of downtown Indianapolis to replace the parish's first church built on the same site. Designed by architect William Tinsley, the English Gothic Revival-style structure is the oldest church building in Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, that has remained in continuous use. It is also the oldest building on Monument Circle. Christ Church is known for its music, especially its pipe organs, one of which was donated by Ruth Lilly, and its professional Choir of Men and Boys and Girls' Choir. The parish is also known for its community service, including an annual strawberry festival fundraiser and other charitable work. Christ Church Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1973. It is located in the Washington Street-Monument Circle Historic District.
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