St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel facts for kids
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St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel
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St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel from the west
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 10536 108th Street NW, Corinna Township, Minnesota |
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| Nearest city | Annandale, Minnesota |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1871 |
| Architect | Octavius Longworth |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Wright County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001272 |
| Added to NRHP | December 11, 1979 |
St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel is a small, historic church located in Corinna Township, Minnesota. It was built in 1871 and is a great example of the Gothic Revival architecture style. This chapel is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It was recognized for its special design and its role in the community's religious history.
The Chapel's Story
How St. Mark's Chapel Began
St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel was started in 1871 by two important people. They were Octavius Longworth and Reverend David Buel Knickerbacker. Both of them used to be members of St. Mark's Church in Brooklyn, New York.
Octavius Longworth moved to Wright County, Minnesota, in 1859. Reverend Knickerbacker moved to Minneapolis in 1856. He became the leader (rector) of Gethsemane Episcopal Church.
Building the Church
Reverend Knickerbacker would sometimes visit Longworth's home to hold church services. They both decided it would be a good idea to build a church in Wright County. So, Octavius Longworth generously gave the land for the church. He also paid for the building itself.
Construction on the chapel began in 1871. It was finished the next year, in 1872. Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple officially dedicated the new building. This means he held a special ceremony to open it for worship. Fifteen years later, Bishop Whipple returned to hold another ceremony. This time, he "consecrated" the building, making it sacred for religious use.
