Cathedral of St. Andrew 🇺🇸

As you explore Little Rock, Arkansas, visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on South Louisiana Street, the oldest continuously used house of worship in the city. Serving as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, this historic site offers a rich past dating back to the 1830s. Designed by local architect Thomas Harding, the impressive Gothic Revival cathedral was dedicated in 1881 and is crafted from gray granite quarried at nearby Fourche Mountain. It earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Inside, you will discover an interior finished in Southern yellow pine, anchored by a magnificent marble high altar adorned with onyx and precious stones. Take time to view the 14 Stations of the Cross paintings lining the walls, which were famously sent to the parish by mistake instead of smaller intended artwork. You can also admire the historic bell in the exterior tower, cast by Baltimore's McShane Bell Foundry, which once functioned as part of the city fire alarm system. Music lovers will appreciate the 1931 M.P.

Moller pipe organ boasting over 3,000 pipes and 25 bells. Step inside to experience Arkansas architectural heritage firsthand.

What to see at Cathedral of St. Andrew

• The oldest continuously used house of worship in Little Rock, built in a striking Gothic Revival style.
• Interior artwork featuring 14 Stations of the Cross paintings originally created for Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral.
• A detailed marble high altar decorated with onyx and other precious stones.
• A massive McShane Bell Foundry tower bell that served as part of the city fire alarm system from 1890 to 1944.
• A 1931 M.P. Moller pipe organ featuring over 3,000 pipes and 25 bells.

Visiting tips

Be sure to inspect the interior walls to view the 14 Stations of the Cross paintings, which arrived at the cathedral by mistake when smaller artwork was originally ordered.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Cathedral of St. Andrew is easy to reach on Little Rock’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Little Rock travel guide.