On March 30, 1826, Rev. John B. Champomier laid the cornerstone of the present St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Vincnennes. It was a Thursday of Easter Week.
Here is a clipping from the Western Sun & General Advertiser on 4 March 1826, announcing the upcoming ceremony. Click the link to view the clipping. 1
Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 17, Number 3,Vincennes, Knox County, 4 March 1826
- Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 17, Number 3,Vincennes, Knox County, 4 March 1826, p.3 [↩]
Dear Sir: What a beautiful article from the historic times of Vincennes when progress proceeded. The Rev. John B. Champomier certainly did us justice in presenting this worthwhile occasion and invitation to all of this region, with insight found in his description. This article is very precious and should be appreciated and reread. Sincerely, Robert M. Stout