St. Edwards Church

St. Edwards Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Little Rock featuring two buttressed towers on either side of a central gabled section. A large rose window crowns the entrance on Sherman Street and forms the focal point of the facade.

The Roman Catholic church was designed by architect Charles L. Thompson and opened in 1901 to serve the community. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The church serves as a gathering place for the Catholic community and reflects faith through its regular religious functions and worship. It anchors the MacArthur Park Historic District with its architectural presence and local spiritual importance.

The church sits at the intersection of Sherman Street and East 9th Street within the MacArthur Park Historic District and is easy to locate. Street access is straightforward, and visitors should check opening times for viewing the interior.

The twin towers of the building were originally planned to include identical spires that were never constructed during the building process. These missing spires remain visible in the church's open roofline silhouette.

Location: Little Rock

Inception: 1901

GPS coordinates: 34.73972,-92.26500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43