Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church
Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Gothic Revival Catholic church in Clear Creek Township, Iowa
Description
Saints Peter and Paul is a Gothic Revival church built with orange brick and featuring a central tower, the tallest structure in Keokuk County. Its interior preserves stained glass windows and handcrafted altar elements from the period of its construction.
History
German immigrants founded the parish in 1860 and built their first brick church in 1863. The current structure was dedicated in 1899 as a replacement for the original building.
Culture
Parish families donated stained glass windows and local craftspeople like Nickolas Juhl created the altar woodwork from walnut for the interior. These contributions shaped the church as a reflection of community investment and skill.
Practical
The building is now maintained by the Clear Creek Heritage Association after the parish closed. Check ahead before visiting since it operates as a heritage site rather than an active church.
Did you know?
A decorative cemetery fence from 1919 commemorates the parish's safety during World War I and survival of the 1918 flu pandemic. This memorial stands as quiet evidence of the hardships the community endured.
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