Saint Patrick's Church

Saint Patrick's Church is a Gothic Revival church in the Jackson Park Historic District featuring a seven-bay brick structure with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Paired lancet windows and ornamental brickwork create a distinctive exterior that reflects the architectural style of its construction period.

A wood-frame church first served the Irish Catholic community starting in 1853. The current brick structure was established in 1877, replacing the original building with a more permanent construction that still stands today.

The parish serves both longtime Irish families and newer Hispanic residents through its regular services and community gatherings in this historic district.

Regular services are held throughout the week with times posted at the entrance and online. The church and its grounds are accessible to visitors during daylight hours to explore the architecture and historic surroundings.

A three-story rectory from the 1880s stands beside the church with a distinctive mansard roof and later additions visible in its design. This companion building is just as architecturally interesting and completes the impression of the parish complex as a whole.

Location: Dubuque

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Jackson Park Historic District

GPS coordinates: 42.50650,-90.66920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22