St. Andrew's Church (LeRoy, Wisconsin)

St. Andrew's Church
Location W3081 Co. Hwy Y, LeRoy, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°34′30″N 88°33′0″W / 43.57500°N 88.55000°W / 43.57500; -88.55000Coordinates: 43°34′30″N 88°33′0″W / 43.57500°N 88.55000°W / 43.57500; -88.55000
Area less than one acre
Built 1901
Architect Dohmen, Anton
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 09001295[1]
Added to NRHP January 27, 2010

St. Andrew's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in LeRoy, Wisconsin, United States. The Gothic Revival church was designed by architect Anton Dohmen and built 1899-1901, largely by parishioners.[2] The Emil Frei Stained Glass Company later added over 20 stained glass windows to the church; these windows were described as "works of art with vivid colors and intricate details" by the Wisconsin Historical Society.[3] The church's congregation was composed of German farmers from the surrounding area, who paid for the church and constructed parts of its interior; the church has historically served as a focal point for community life. The church has been called the "Cathedral on the Marsh" due to its proximity to the Horicon Marsh.[3] On January 27, 2010, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Cartwright, Carol Lohry (2009-07-13). "St. Andrew's Church" (PDF). NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  3. 1 2 "St. Andrew's Church". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-09-23.


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