St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Versailles, Ohio) facts for kids
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St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Front and eastern side of the church
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| Location | St. Peter Rd., southeast of Versailles, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1850 |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002988 |
| Added to NRHP | June 4, 1980 |
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a very old church building in Ohio, United States. It is in the northeast part of Darke County. You can find it south of the village of Versailles. This church is special because it is thought to be the last log church left in the area from when people first settled there.
Even though many early settlers in Wayne Township were English or French, the people who built St. Peter's Church were Germans. They built the church in 1850. Frederick Frengott Seibt gave them the land for free. The church was built on the lower part of this land. They also made a cemetery on the higher part of the land.
The church has not changed much since it was built. In 1867, a small belfry (a tower for bells) was added. Inside, the church still looks very much like it did long ago. You can still see the old wood-burning stove, a reed organ, a pulpit carved by hand, and the original sandblasted windows.
What Makes St. Peter's Church Special?
St. Peter's Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is a very important historic site. It was chosen for two main reasons. First, its old architecture is very well-preserved. Second, it played a big part in how the area was settled.
This church is one of only four churches in Darke County that are on the National Register. It is also the only one that is not a Catholic church.
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Front and eastern side of the church
