St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Catholic church in Jefferson, United States
Description
St. Peter's Catholic Church displays Romanesque architecture with detailed stonework and religious ornamentation on Main Street. An attached school building from 1951 demonstrates how education remained central to the parish mission.
History
The structure was built in 1891 to serve the growing French Canadian congregation. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 recognized its architectural significance and role in local history.
Culture
The church community grew from French Canadian families who built their identity around shared faith and education. You can see how this heritage shaped the religious practices and gathering traditions that continue today.
Practical
The church sits in Jefferson's downtown area and welcomes visitors during regular hours. The exterior stonework and architectural details are fully visible from the street and surrounding grounds.
Did you know?
In 1876, Father Boucher led a pilgrimage with parishioners seeking protection from a grasshopper plague destroying crops. This event reveals how the community turned to faith during agricultural hardship.
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