Church of St. Hubertus facts for kids
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Church of St. Hubertus--Catholic
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The Church of St. Hubertus from the south-southwest
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | Great Plains Blvd., and W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minnesota |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1887 |
| Built by | John Geiser |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002937 |
| Added to NRHP | March 19, 1982 |
The Church of St. Hubertus is an old and important Catholic church. You can find it in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in the United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1887. This church is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's a very important historical site for the local area. It shows how the town of Chanhassen grew and how people settled there. It also represents the Franciscan brothers who helped start and build the German Catholic community that became Chanhassen.
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The Church of St. Hubertus: A Historic Minnesota Church
This church is famous because it tells a story about how communities are planned and how people settle in new places. It's a symbol of the Franciscan brotherhood. These brothers helped create and grow the German Catholic settlement. This settlement later became the town of Chanhassen.
What Makes This Church Special?
The Church of St. Hubertus is important for a few reasons. It shows how the town of Chanhassen developed over time. It also highlights the history of people exploring and settling in this area. The church building itself is a key part of this history.
A Look at Its History
Did you know that the town of Chanhassen was first called St. Hubertus? The church congregation started even earlier, in 1877. Father Aloysius Wewer helped set it up. The church building you see from 1887 was actually the third one used by the community.
The church continued to grow and needed more space. A fourth church building was built in 1976. Then, the current church building was finished in 1997. This shows how the community has changed and grown over many years.
Who Built This Church?
The 1887 church building was built by a skilled person named John Geiser. He lived from 1812 to 1902. John Geiser was not just a builder. He also carved the beautiful altar inside the church. He was very busy in his lifetime, building about 30 other churches! His work helped many communities.
See also
- List of Catholic churches in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Carver County, Minnesota
