Westby Coon-Prairie Lutheran Church facts for kids
Westby Coon-Prairie Lutheran Church is a Christian church in Westby, Wisconsin. It is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This church is led by Pastor Alyssa Weaver. As of last year, in 2024, the church had 1,111 members.
Church History
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Norwegian Evangelic Lutheran Church and Cemetery
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Country Coon-Prairie Church
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| Nearest city | Westby, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| Built by | Thorson, Theodore |
| Architect | Parkinson & Dockendorff |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001719 |
| Added to NRHP | July 14, 1986 |
Early Beginnings
The story of Westby Coon-Prairie Lutheran Church began a long time ago. On June 22, 1851, a pastor named C. L. Clausen arrived. He held church services in a local barn. This was in the area that later became Westby, Wisconsin.
Two years later, on July 12, 1853, Coon Prairie Lutheran Church was officially started. Pastor Nels Brandt helped create the church. The first pastor for the church was Rev. H. A. Stub. He started his work in 1855.
Building the Churches
The church uses two main buildings today. One building is in the city of Westby. It was built in 1909 and cost $21,000. This building is called Westby Coon-Prairie.
The other building is just outside of town. It is called Country Coon-Prairie. This building is on the land where the first church used to be. Both buildings are used for church services. The Country Coon-Prairie building is mainly used during the summer months.
Historic Recognition
The Country Coon-Prairie site is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it is a special historic place.
The Country Coon Prairie Church building was built in 1910. It was designed by architects Parkinson & Dockendorff. They used a style called Late Gothic Revival architecture. This style looks like old European churches.
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