Church of St. Michael (St. Michael, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Church of St. Michael--Catholic
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The Church of St. Michael from the northeast
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | Central Avenue and Main Street, St. Michael, Minnesota |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Wright County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001279 |
| Added to NRHP | December 11, 1979 |
The Church of St. Michael is an old and important church building in St. Michael, Minnesota. It was built way back in 1890. This church is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's a really important historical place for its design, how the town started, and its religious role. For a long time, it was the main building in town. It was also the heart of the religious and social life for the German Catholic families living there.
History of St. Michael Church
The town of St. Michael began in 1856. The first church services were held in a small log building. This early church was located near the Crow River. Priests from Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville helped lead the church.
Building a New Church
In 1866, a new church was built right in the middle of town. This building was used for about 25 years. Then, in 1890, the community built the church you see today. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style. At the time, it was the biggest church in all of Wright County. Inside, you can see beautiful statues and detailed wood carvings from Germany.
For many years, most of the families in the church were of German background. However, since 1985, the number of families has doubled. Today, it's a diverse church with people from many different backgrounds. In 2004, the church built a brand new building for its growing community. The historic 1890 church building is still used for Mass on Fridays during the school year.
See also
- List of Catholic churches in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wright County, Minnesota
