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St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church was established in 1851 mainly to
serve the Irish who were laboring in gold mines in and around
Charlotte. Two of the largest mines, the Rudisell and the St. Catherine's,
were close by. That's probably why St. Peter's located on what was then
the southern edge of town.
The current church building, which was erected in 1878, is the only 19th century structure remaining on South Tryon Street, except for the fanciful Victorian Eastlake style rectory next door, which was completed in 1897. Notice the rectory's keyhold window. The Roman Catholics of St. Peter's have contributed greatly to the quality of life in Charlotte over the years. Charlotte's Mercy Hospital, now located in the Elizabeth neighborhood, originated with the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 in a frame building that used to stand behind the church.
More recently, in 1987, Father John Haughey secured the services of artist Ben Long to fashion a magnificent religious fresco on the front wall of the sanctuary. It's worth a trip inside to see this wondrous work of art.
Continue south on Tryon Street and turn left at Stonewall Street. Proceed for two blocks on Stonewall Street (you will pass the Charlotte Convention Center) and turn left onto South Brevard Street. Continue north on Brevard Street for two blocks until you come to Third Street. Look at the brick office building diagonally across the intersection.
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