Saint Raphael's Ruins and Cemetery

Description

In 1970 a fire destroyed all but the outer walls of St. Raphael's, one of the earliest Roman Catholic churches. The ruins have been a National Historic Site since 1999.

Taken By

BRETT ZIMMERMAN

Taken On

March 8, 2023

Tagged

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