Description
Construction of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown began in 1816 and it is said to be the first Catholic cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains. The walls of the cathedral are adorned with paintings donated by Louis Phillippe, who later became King of France.
Address
Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral
Box 548
Bardstown, KY 40004-0548
United States
Phone 1 (502) 348-3126
Fax 1 (502) 349-0941
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0015:0017:00
Cost
FREE
Tips
Donations are requested for tours.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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