St. Johns Lutheran Church
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N 46° 23.015 W 096° 44.174
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St. Johns Lutheran Church near Galchutt ND in Richland County.
Waymark Code: WMDYR
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2006
Views: 10
Also known as South Wild Rice Church.
In Richland County, near Galchutt, the St. John's Church bell rings from 5 to 6 p.m. every Christmas Eve. Built in 1882, services were held in the church until 1941, when the congregation divided. Commitment to the church remains strong - three times the steeple has been struck by lightning, and three times the congregation has repaired shingles, siding, and even the interior of the steeple. The bell has never been damaged. A donation from one of the parishioners established an endowment fund for repair and maintenance.
Street address:
US 81 and CR 8
Galchutt, ND United States
County / Borough / Parish: Richland County
Year listed: 1982
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Funerary, Religion
Current function: Vacant/Not In Us
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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