Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
The chapel began as the Bank of St. Marys in 1840, however, after seven years the bank failed. Mrs. Marie Ponce Defour and her husband, Lewis, purchased the chapel for their church. Many parishioners were Acadians who came from Nova Scotia seeking religious freedom. A bell tower was added to the building, and the chapel was used until 1957 when a new, much larger church was built. This building is also believed to be the oldest standing masonary bank building in the State of Georgia.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 8:30AM
Monday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Saturday: 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Admission Free
Facility Amenities
Free Parking, Self-guided Tours
General Information
Family-friendly, Free Admission
Near Interstate Highway
95
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Nearby Attractions
St. Marys United Methodist Church Historic Chapel
105 E. Conyers St.St. Marys, GA 31558 View Listing
St. Marys Charter Boat Tours
St. Marys Tourism Office 400 Osborne StreetSt. Marys, GA 31558 View Listing
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor's Center
113 Saint Marys St.St. Marys, GA 31558 View Listing
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