Montgomery in Le Sueur County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Reverend Emil Polášek

1873-1937

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022

1. Reverend Emil Polášek Marker

Inscription. To the memory of
Reverend Emil Polášekwho for thirty-two years, from 1905 to 1937, served God as a pastor of The Church of the Holy Redeemer, rejoicing with us in our joys, comforting us in our sorrows, exhorting us by word of mouth and the example of his priestly life to obey the teachings of our savior and our Holy Mother Church.

A prudent counselor and public spirited citizen of Montgomery.

The organ in this church is dedicated to the Glory of God and to his loving memory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 44° 26.32′ N, 93° 35.012′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Minnesota, in Le Sueur County. Marker is on Vine Avenue West just east of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted well above eye-level on the northeast corner of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, facing Vine Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Vine Avenue West, Montgomery MN 56069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Philipp's Park (approx. 7.3 miles away); Greenway Park (approx. 7.3 miles away); Northside Park (approx. 7.6 miles away); St. Wenceslaus Cemetery

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(approx. 7.6 miles away); The Geldner Mill / The Big Woods (approx. 13.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 15.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 15.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 15.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Rev Fr Emil Polášek (Find A Grave).

Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA

(Submitted on December 25, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Most Holy Redeemer Church History.

From its beginning, the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer experienced phenomenal growth. The railroad brought in hundreds of settlers, most of them of Czech origin, but many being of Irish and German descent. It soon became evident that the original church structure was entirely too small to accommodate the congregation and in 1921 the parishioners decided to build a new edifice. The new Church of the Most Holy Redeemer was dedicated on November 25, 1924 and still serves the community today. The exterior is built of concrete to the grade-line, with Indiana limestone used to the first floor line and Sheffield brick composing the super-structure. The tower
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022

2. Reverend Emil Polášek Marker
(marker is mounted above eye-level on the northeast corner of the church)
is 103 feet tall and contains the bells from the first church. There are five stained glass windows on each side of the church donated by parish families. A Wicks pipe organ was dedicated May 29, 1838 in memory of Father Emil Polášek who had been the parish priest from 1905 to 1938.

(Submitted on December 25, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (<i>north entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022

3. Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (north entrance)

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (<i>northwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022

4. Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (northwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.