Hartford in Washington County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Lawrence Church
St. Lawrence, WI
Photographed By Paul F, November 10, 2010
1. St. Lawrence Church Marker
East side of two sided marker
Inscription.
St. Lawrence Church. St. Lawrence, WI. The congregation of St. Lawrence was organized in 1846 and is one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Washington County. The first log church, located at the southwest corner of the cemetery, was blessed by Bishop Henni in October, 1846. This building was replaced by a frame church, blessed by Father Beiter in February, 1854, and was located east of the rectory. It was served by the well-known missionary priest, Father Rehrl, in 1855 and 1856. The present structure was erected in 1880-1882 and was consecrated October 4, 1882, by Archbishop Heiss, and is the only consecrated Roman Catholic Church in Washington County.
The congregation of St. Lawrence was organized in 1846 and is one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Washington County. The first log church, located at the southwest corner of the cemetery, was blessed by Bishop Henni in October, 1846. This building was replaced by a frame church, blessed by Father Beiter in February, 1854, and was located east of the rectory. It was served by the well-known missionary priest, Father Rehrl, in 1855 and 1856. The present structure was erected in 1880-1882 and was consecrated October 4, 1882, by Archbishop Heiss, and is the only consecrated Roman Catholic Church in Washington County.
Erected 1990 by Washington County Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1854.
Location. 43° 22.174′ N, 88° 19.975′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Wisconsin, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 175 and County Route K, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 175. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4886 State Hwy 175, Hartford WI 53027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cedar Lake Yacht Club (approx. 3.1 miles away); Allenton Iron Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
