Trinity Episcopal Church (Stockton, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Trinity Episcopal Church viewed from the southeast
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 8110 West Main Street, Stockton, Minnesota |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001727 |
| Added to NRHP | August 9, 1984 |
The Trinity Episcopal Church is an old church building in Stockton, Minnesota, USA. It was built way back in 1859. Today, it's known as the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. A new part was added to the church in 1971. The original church building was added to a special list of important historical places in 1984. It's famous for its unique "Carpenter Gothic" style and for showing how the town of Stockton changed over time.
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What Does It Look Like?
The original part of the church is a great example of a style called "Carpenter Gothic." Imagine a Gothic castle or cathedral, but built mostly from wood! That's what Carpenter Gothic is like. It has pointed windows, called lancet windows, and a pointed door, which are common for this style. It also has a bell tower right in the middle, which is a bit unusual but cool!
A Look Back in Time
Early Settlers and the First Church
The first people to settle near Stockton arrived around 1855. Most of them were from the eastern parts of the United States. They were part of the Episcopal faith. In 1858, they formed their own church group and built the Trinity Episcopal Church the very next year.
Changes in the Community
By the late 1860s, many families from Germany moved to Stockton. This changed who lived in the town. The church found it hard to serve everyone, especially since people spoke different languages. So, in 1872, they stopped holding regular church services.
Later, in 1891, the new German families in Stockton started their own Lutheran church group. The very next year, they bought the old Trinity Episcopal Church building.
Moving and Updating the Church
In 1924, the church building was moved a short distance to a new spot. A new foundation was built there, which included a full basement. At the same time, a special area for the altar, called a chancel, was added, along with beautiful stained-glass windows.
The inside of the church was updated a lot in 1956. However, these changes did not harm the historical look of the outside of the church. Then, in 1971, a new section was added to the west side of the church. This new part was designed to match the original style of the building.
