Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Appleton, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Gethsemane Episcopal Church
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The Gethsemane Episcopal Church from the west
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| Location | 40 North Hering Street, Appleton, Minnesota |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1879 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000469 |
| Designated | July 20, 2011 |
The Gethsemane Episcopal Church is a historic church building located in Appleton, Minnesota. It was built a long time ago, in 1879. This happened when a famous church leader, Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple, was guiding the Episcopal community in the area.
Originally, the church looked very different. It was made of wood with a special style called Carpenter Gothic. This style often uses vertical wooden boards and pointed windows, known as lancet windows. But around 1920, the church's look changed a lot when its walls were covered with plaster. Over the years, more parts were added to the building, and a basement was built.
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Why This Church Is Special
The Gethsemane Episcopal Church is important because of its history. In 2011, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
A Church on the Frontier
The church was recognized for its role in the growth of the Episcopal church. It showed how the church was spreading westward into new areas of southern Minnesota during Bishop Whipple's time. It was one of the farthest west Episcopal churches built back then.
What Is the Church Like Today?
The Gethsemane Episcopal Church stopped being a regular church in 1991. However, it is still owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. This means the church property is still cared for by the larger church organization.
Occasional Use
Even though it's not used for weekly services, the church building is still important to the community. It is sometimes used for special events, like funerals or other services.
See also
- List of Anglican churches
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Swift County, Minnesota
