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 a very old and important Catholic church. You can find it in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in the United States. This beautiful church was built way back in 1887. It's so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's a significant landmark for the local area.
The church is important because it shows how the community of Chanhassen grew. It also represents the Franciscan brotherhood. These brothers helped plan and develop the German Catholic settlement that later became the town of Chanhassen.
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History of St. Hubertus Church
Early Beginnings
The town of Chanhassen was actually first called St. Hubertus. The church congregation started in 1877. A priest named Father Aloysius Wewer established it.
Building the Church
The church building you see from 1887 was not the first one. It was actually the third building used by the congregation. A skilled builder named John Geiser (1812–1902) constructed it. John Geiser was very talented. He also carved the church's altar. During his lifetime, he built about 30 other churches.
Later Church Buildings
The St. Hubertus congregation continued to grow. They built their fourth church building in 1976. Later, in 1997, they constructed their current church building.
See also
- List of Catholic churches in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Carver County, Minnesota
