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St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church (Huntsville, Alabama)

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Church of the Visitation Huntsville Dec2009 01
Church of the Visitation Huntsville Dec2009 01

St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church is a historic church in Huntsville, Alabama and is the oldest Catholic church in North Alabama. It began construction in 1861 but was interrupted by the Civil War. The church was completed in 1877. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church (Huntsville, Alabama)
Washington Street Northeast, Huntsville

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Washington Street Northeast
35801 Huntsville
Alabama, United States
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