Decker's Chapel - St. Marys, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 41° 24.055 W 078° 33.624
17T E 703933 N 4586136
Welcome to Decker's Chapel, one of the tinyest chapels in America!
Waymark Code: WM35EE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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This tiny chapel was built by Michael Decker (the chapel's namesake) in 1865 and is located in St. Marys, Pennsylvannia. This amazing little building has been referred to as one of the smallest chapel in America. This chapel is also listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.



Mr. Decker's deeds are memorialized according to the plague located at the front of the chapel. It states:



In memory of Monsignor M.J. Decker



Born. Sep. 3, 1839

Ordained. Oct. 5, 1862

Mons. Feb. 14, 1905

Died. Apr. 10, 1913

Year it was dedicated: 1865

Location of Coordinates: Chuch Entrance

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