Old St. Ferdinand Shrine
Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, Historic shrine in Florissant, United States.
The Old St. Ferdinand complex includes four historic buildings: a church from 1821, a convent from 1819, a rectory from 1840, and a schoolhouse from 1888.
The first settlers established this settlement in the Valley of Florissant during the 1780s, making it among the earliest communities in Missouri.
Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne founded the first Catholic school in 1818, setting educational standards for students from various backgrounds in the American frontier.
The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand organization maintains the shrine at 1 rue St. Francois, offering guided tours and educational programs about Missouri frontier life.
The 1821 church structure stands as the oldest church building between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, representing early American Catholic architecture.
Location: Florissant
GPS coordinates: 38.79640,-90.33390
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:38
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