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 a beautiful old Roman Catholic church building. You can find it in St. Michael, Minnesota, in the United States. This church was built way back in 1890.
It is a very important building in its area. Because of its special design and history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's a place worth protecting! It was once the main building and a key gathering spot for the German Catholic people in the community.
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History of the Church of St. Michael
Early Beginnings of the Community
The town of St. Michael started in 1856. At first, people gathered for worship in a small church made of logs. This first church was located near the Crow River.
The early priests who served the church came from Saint John's Abbey. This abbey is in Collegeville.
Building a New Church Home
In 1866, the community built a new church. This one was placed right in the middle of the town. It served the people for about 25 years.
Then, in 1890, the church community built the amazing building you see today. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style. This style often features tall spires and pointed arches.
A Landmark in Wright County
When it was built, the Church of St. Michael was the largest church in all of Wright County. Inside, you can still see beautiful statues and detailed woodcarvings. Many of these carvings show German craftsmanship.
For many years, most of the families in the church were of German background. However, since 1985, the number of families has grown a lot. Now, the church community includes people from many different backgrounds.
In 2004, the church built a brand new building for its growing community. But the historic 1890 church is still used! It holds 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
