About this property
The Cathedral of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Louisville. As of 2025, it is the seat of Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, and the Very Reverend Frederick W. Klotter serves as rector.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 77000623. It was listed on September 20, 1977.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cathedral of the Assumption listed on the National Register?
Cathedral of the Assumption was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Cathedral of the Assumption?
Cathedral of the Assumption is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cathedral of the Assumption?
The period of significance for Cathedral of the Assumption is recorded as the industrial era.
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