Church of the Holy Trinity (Rollingstone, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Church of the Holy Trinity--Catholic
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Church of the Holy Trinity from the southeast
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | 83 Main Street, Rollingstone, Minnesota |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1869, expanded 1893 |
| Architect | Charles Wender (1869), Nicholas Arnoldy (1893) |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001721 |
| Added to NRHP | August 9, 1984 |
The Church of the Holy Trinity is a beautiful old Roman Catholic church. You can find it in Rollingstone, Minnesota, in the United States. It was first built in 1869 and then made bigger in 1893. This church is very special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historic site.
The church is known for its amazing Gothic Revival architecture. This style uses tall arches and pointed windows, like old European cathedrals. It also played a big part in the lives of the people who settled there. Many of them were from Luxembourg, a small country in Europe. The church was important for their faith, social gatherings, and even their school.
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History of the Church
Early Days in Rollingstone
The town of Rollingstone was started in 1855. It was settled by people from Luxembourg. These settlers were of German background. By 1861, they had built their first church. It was made of wood. They also started a cemetery nearby.
Building a New Church
The community grew quickly. Soon, their first wooden church was too small. So, in 1869, they built a new, larger church. This new building was made from local limestone. It was about 35 feet wide and 60 feet long.
Making the Church Bigger
By 1893, the church community had grown even more. The building was again too small for everyone. So, they decided to add a large section to the church. This addition doubled the number of people who could sit inside.
The new part was also about 35 feet wide and 60 feet long. They also added a special area called a transept chancel. This part measured about 35 feet by 24 feet. With this addition, the church building looked like a cross from above. This is called a cruciform plan.
Inside the Church
Over the years, the inside of the church has changed a lot. It has been updated many times. Because of this, most of the original interior design is no longer there.
See also
- List of Catholic churches in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Winona County, Minnesota
