Religious sites in Columbus

Historic Churches & Religious Sites

Columbus's religious landscape features diverse architectural styles, from the Gothic Revival sandstone of Saint Joseph Cathedral to the 19th-century brickwork of German Village parishes. These landmarks reflect the city's immigrant history, including the Italian traditions of the Italian Village and the Lutheran heritage of the near south side. The collection highlights significant sites like the city's third-oldest Catholic building and major Jewish cultural centers, showcasing over 150 years of spiritual and civic development.

Historic Churches & Religious Sites — Map

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Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church is the third oldest Catholic church building in Columbus, Ohio and is home to an active parish…

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Saint Joseph Cathedral

Gothic Revival mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Constructed between 1866 and 1878 using solid sandstone blocks, it features intricate marble work and stained glass.

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Congregation Tifereth Israel

A Conservative Jewish synagogue founded in 1901. The current building, completed in 1927, serves as a central hub for Jewish culture and community life in Columbus.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church at 404 S. Third Street in Columbus, Ohio.

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East Broad Street Presbyterian Church

East Broad Street Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 760 E. Broad Street in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood of Columbus,…

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Broad Street Christian Church

Broad Street Christian Church is a historic church building on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church

Established in 1896 to serve the Italian immigrant community in the Italian Village neighborhood. It remains a focal point for Italian-American heritage and religious traditions.

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

A High Victorian Gothic church founded in 1875 in the Italian Village area. It is recognized for its historic brick architecture and long-standing presence in the neighborhood.

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St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church

Historic German Village landmark built in 1872. Founded by German immigrants, the structure features characteristic 19th-century brick craftsmanship and serves an active congregation.

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Saint Pauls Lutheran Church

A historic Lutheran parish in German Village. Founded in 1844, the current brick structure reflects the architectural heritage of one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.

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