National Register of Historic Places

Gethsemane Episcopal Church

Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota
Listed
July 19, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000469

About this property

Gethsemane Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church building in Appleton, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1879 during the episcopate of pioneer Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple. It was originally a wooden-frame structure with the board and batten walls and lancet windows typical of Carpenter Gothic style. Around 1920 the interior and exterior walls were plastered over, which greatly changed its appearance and obscured its Carpenter Gothic origin. Over the years additions were made to the building and a basement was added. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 for having local significance in the theme of religion. It was nominated for representing the westernmost expansion of the Episcopal church in southern Minnesota under Bishop Whipple. Gethsemane Episcopal Church ceased to be an active parish in 1991, but it is still owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota and is occasionally used for funerals and other services.

Location

40 N. Hering St.
Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota
45.20321, -96.00408

Categories

RELIGION
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Sources

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When was Gethsemane Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Gethsemane Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Gethsemane Episcopal Church?

Gethsemane Episcopal Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Gethsemane Episcopal Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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