Christiania Lutheran Free Church facts for kids
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Christiania Lutheran Free Church
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Christiania Lutheran Free Church viewed from the southwest
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | 26690 Highview Avenue, Eureka Township, Minnesota |
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| Area | 6.3 acres (2.5 ha) |
| Built | 1865 (cemetery), 1877–78 (church) |
| Architect | Hans Berg Larsen |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000301 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 2010 |
The Christiania Lutheran Free Church is a very old and important church building. It is now known as the Highview Christiania Lutheran Church. You can find it in Eureka Township, Minnesota, in the United States. This historic church is about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Farmington, Minnesota.
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Discovering Christiania Lutheran Church
This church has a long and interesting history. It was built a long time ago, between 1877 and 1878. The church is special because it's one of the oldest church buildings in Minnesota that people still use today.
Early Beginnings and Norwegian Settlers
In the early 1850s, many families from Norway came to live in Eureka Township. These immigrants wanted to keep their traditions and faith. So, in 1860, they officially started a Lutheran church group. At first, it was called the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Building the Church
The church building you see today was constructed by Hans Berg Larsen. He was a skilled builder. The church is an example of "Carpenter Gothic" style. This means it looks like grand Gothic cathedrals but is made from wood. It was built on the same spot where the congregation had an older log church from 1865. The new church was officially opened in 1878.
A New Name and Historic Recognition
Since 1966, the church has been known as the Highview Christiania Lutheran Church. In 2010, this special building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
