St. Paul's Catholic Church, Gothic Revival Catholic church in downtown Portsmouth, United States.
St. Paul's Catholic Church features quarry-faced granite walls, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults that emphasize its vertical architectural elements.
The fifth church constructed on this location was designed by architect John Peebles in 1897 and received official dedication in 1905.
The church organizes annual Christmas performances where Western Branch High School students present selections from Handel's Messiah and Vivaldi's Gloria.
Located at 518 High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia, the church property extends across 0.8 acres and includes a rectory built in 1913.
The church structure incorporates load-bearing masonry walls and follows a compact cruciform plan, reflecting traditional Catholic architectural principles.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: 1898
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: Downtown Portsmouth Historic District
GPS coordinates: 36.83750,-76.30360
Latest update: March 29, 2025 02:00
USS Wisconsin
1.4 km
Nauticus
1.4 km
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
792 m
Confederate Monument
356 m
Berkley Bridge
1.6 km
Portsmouth
462 m
Dominion Tower
1.5 km
Fort Nelson
1.1 km
Children's Museum of Virginia
508 m
Commodore Theatre
336 m
Town Point Park
1.2 km
Cedar Grove Cemetery
430 m
Pythian Castle
476 m
Norfolk–Portsmouth Bridge–Tunnel
1.4 km
Bank of America Center
1.5 km
Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District
217 m
Portsmouth Courthouse
298 m
Trinity Episcopal Church (Portsmouth, Virginia)
368 m
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
1.4 km
Quarters A, B, and C, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
1.4 km
Monumental Methodist Church
202 m
Virginia Bank and Trust Building
1.3 km
Portsmouth Community Library
1 km
East Radford Historic District
828 m
Downtown Portsmouth Historic District
242 m
Park View Historic District
828 m
Splash Park
1.1 km
Seaboard Coastline Building
673 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes