Thiensville in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Cecilia Catholic Church

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 5, 2020

1. St. Cecilia Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. In 1919, reversing the long standing community sentiment against formal religion, a small wood-framed mission was built on this site and became Thiensville’s first church. In 1940, this neo-Gothic limestone church replaced it. A school building was added in 1956, and a new church was built in 1964.

Erected 2015.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 43° 13.84′ N, 87° 59.213′ W. Marker is in Thiensville, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is at the intersection of Buntrock Avenue and North Orchard Street, on the right when traveling west on Buntrock Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Buntrock Ave, Mequon WI 53092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oscar Bublitz Store 1920 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Commercial House (about 800 feet away); Bublitz Store (about 800 feet away); Village Hall & Fire House 1914 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maas-Bublitz Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thiensville Recreation Parlor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loppnow Drug Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thiensville Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thiensville.

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Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 5, 2020

2. St. Cecilia Catholic Church Marker

marker is to the right of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2020, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.