St. Lawrence Catholic Church
St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Gothic Revival Catholic church in Jackson County, Iowa
The limestone church features an octagonal belfry, a prominent spire, and Gothic arched windows across its six lateral bays measuring 51 by 107 feet.
Architect Fridolin Heer designed this Catholic church in 1883 after the congregation outgrew their original 1866 stone structure and temporary Methodist building.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this church in 1992 for its architectural elements and religious significance in rural Jackson County.
The church stands on Bellevue-Cascade Road at coordinates 42°14′26″N and 90°41′42″W, west of the intersection with U.S. Route 61.
A rose window adorns the northern wall of the church, complementing the Gothic arched window positioned above the main southern entrance.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1883
Architects: Fridolin Heer
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 42.24056,-90.69500
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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