Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota) facts for kids
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| Location | Farmington, Minnesota |
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| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | Richard Upjohn; John H. Thurston |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001225 |
| Added to NRHP | December 31, 1979 |
The Church of the Advent is a very old and special church building. It was built way back in 1872. This church is located in Farmington, Minnesota, in the United States. It is known for its unique style called Carpenter Gothic.
On December 31, 1979, this historic church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important place in history.
About the Church of the Advent
The Church of the Advent is still an active church today. It serves people in Dakota County, Minnesota and nearby areas. The original church building from 1872 is quite small. It can only seat about 70 people. Because of its size, it is often used for special events like weddings.
For larger church services, people gather in a bigger room. This room is called the Michael and Lisbeth Sly Room. It was built in 1976 to provide more space for the growing church community. The current leader of the church is the Rev. Elaine Barber.
See also
- List of Registered Historic Places in Minnesota
