This cathedral is very old and one of the most notable churches in Savannah. Its twin steeples can be seen from far away. It was not until after the American Revolution that Catholics were allowed into Georgia, so waves of Catholics immigrated from Europe. The cathedral is the second oldest in Georgia and was founded in 1796. When the first house of worship was built, it was very small. The worship house was built at Liberty Square, on the corner of State and Montgomery Street. By 1835, the congregation was so large that they needed another building which they built on the corner of Drayton Street and Perry. The first actual cathedral was built in 1889. In 1896, the spires were added, but almost in the same year the cathedral was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in 1899.

The beautiful stained glass windows were crafted in Austria and installed in the year 1900. The organ was installed in 1987 and was made in Massachusetts by the Noack Organ Co. The magnificent vaulted ceiling contains three stained glass windows that show the life of John the Baptist. Wall murals, installed in 1912, were made by Christopher Murphy. The Stations of the Cross are also portrayed in the church. Each were made by a different artist in Bavaria. They are painted and refinished to look like marble. The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist has just been remodeled again and is the home to many worshippers.

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