Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Church

Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Church is a Roman Catholic church building in Oreana featuring a false front with wooden cornice and walls made of lava rock. The structure retains its original nineteenth-century appearance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The building was constructed in 1883 and originally served as a general store and post office for the community. It was converted into a Catholic church in 1961 and has served that purpose since.

The church serves as a gathering place for Oreana's Catholic community, where regular worship brings people together for shared spiritual practice. It remains an active center of faith for those who live in and visit this small desert town.

The church is located on Oreana Loop Road and maintains office hours Monday through Friday for inquiries. Plan your visit around regular service times to experience the building during religious gatherings.

This building stands as the sole survivor from Oreana's earliest era, when the town also had a saloon, hotel, and school nearby. Its survival makes it a rare window into how the settlement once functioned as a small community hub.

Location: Oreana

GPS coordinates: 43.04030,-116.39400

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40