When was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States?

1806–1821, Benjamin Henry Latrobe. 409 Cathedral St. The Basilica of the Assumption was built between 1806 and 1821 as the first Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States. It is considered among the masterpieces of renowned architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.



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