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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old North Church

Nacogdoches, Texas

Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist…

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Chapels at Mount St. Scholastica Convent

Atchison, Kansas

The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have been in Atchison since 1863 and at…

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"The Little Church By the Park"

Cozad, Nebraska

In 1909, a little white frame church was built on an acre of ground donated…

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"Brick" Presbyterian Church

Mt. Vernon, Missouri

The beautiful, stately, historic church, known familiarly as Brick Church because of its 17-inch thick…

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Ada Lutheran Church

Courtland, Kansas

Ada Lutheran Church is the most prominent limestone structure in southwest Republic County. The rock…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

All Saints Episcopal Church

Cameron, Texas

Episcopal worship services were held in Cameron as early as 1860, though All Saints Episcopal…

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Alma United Methodist Church

Alma, Kansas

This wood frame church was built and dedicated to the Glory of God in 1878.…

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Amana Lutheran Church

Scandia, Kansas

The Amana Lutheran Church was founded in 1873 and has large beautiful stained glass windows…

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AME Church

Nicodemus, Kansas

Area residents founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) in 1879. Members initially met in…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Antioch Baptist Church

Boley, Oklahoma

1920s architecture.

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Arizona Temple Visitors Center

Mesa, Arizona

The Arizona Temple is a noted landmark with beautifully manicured gardens throughout the grounds. Stroll…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Arts For Living Center

Burlington, Iowa

Located in Heritage Hill Historic District, this 1868 church building houses an art gallery and…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Assumption Abbey

Richardton, North Dakota

Visible by the twin spires of St. Mary's Catholic Chuch built in 1909. Bavarian Romanesque…

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Augustana Lutheran Church

Genoa

Augustana Lutheran Church's organizing charter was signed October 31, 1910. A group of Swedish Lutherans…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Basilica of St. Francis Xavier

Dyersville, Iowa

Also known as the pope's church, this fine example of true medieval Gothic architecture was…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Basilica of St. John

Des Moines, Iowa

Designated a basilica in 1989. Northern Italian/Lombardy Romanesque style, with gold-leaf coffered ceilings and 46…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Beecher Bible and Rifle Church

Wamego, Kansas

The church was established in late June, 1857 by settlers from the Connecticut-Kansas Company. The…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel

Godfrey, Illinois

Built in 1851 by Monticello Seminary and the Congregational Church. School activities and community functions…

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Bethany Lutheran Church

Lindsborg, Kansas

The interior of this historic church is reminiscent of churches in rural Sweden with a…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Bethel AME Church

Batesville, Arkansas

The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest church structure in town; listed on…

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Wahoo, Nebraska

The first Lutheran services ever conducted in Wahoo were in 1880. They were conducted by…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Bon Homme Church

Tyndall, South Dakota

108 W Lawler Tyndall, SD 57066

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Brown Chapel AME Church

Selma, Alabama

1st AME church in state (1866). Headquarters for Blacks during Voting Rights movement. Starting point…

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Captain Richard A. Schram Memorial Museum

Glenview, Illinois

The Captain Richard A. Schram Memorial Museum and former Navy Chapel, named for a distinguished…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Cathedral of the Country, St. Mary's Church

Beaverville, Illinois

Completed in 1910, the Bedford limestone cathedral was placed on the National Register of Historic…

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Cayuga Mission Church

Grove, Oklahoma

The Cayuga Mission Church is the only church in Oklahoma, and perhaps in the U.S.,…

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Centenary United Methodist

Beatrice, Nebraska

This impressive limestone church was erected in 1929.

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Central Congregational Church

Galesburg, Illinois

The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in…

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Ceski Bratri Cemetery and Chapel

Milligan, Nebraska

The Chapel at Ceski Bratri Cemetery is the oldest Czech Catholic Church building in Nebraska.…

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Chapel On The Green

Yorkville, Illinois

Yorkville, Illinois is the county seat of Kendall County in which is located the oldest…

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Chappell Hill United Methodist Church

Chappell Hill, Texas

The historic Chappell Hill United Methodist Church is located adjacent to the Museum. This charming…

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Chautaqua Tabernacle

Beatrice, Nebraska

The Chautauqua, which operated annual summer assemblies from 1889 until the 1920's, based on high…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Cherry Street AME Church

Dothan, Alabama

Declared the "Mother Church"of AME denomination in Alabama. State's oldest AME church. Originally organized as…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Christ Church Cathedral

Mobile, Alabama

Site of Alabama's oldest Protestant church. Features Tiffany stained-glass windows. North of Fort Conde, downtown.

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Christ Church Episcopal

Beatrice, Nebraska

This church listed on the National Register of Historic Places is an Early Gothic piece…

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Christ Episcopal Church

Sidney, Nebraska

The Christ Episcopal Church was built in 1866 as the original church of Fort Sidney.…

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Christ Presbyterian Church

Claremore, Oklahoma

The Christ Presbyterian Church was purchased from the First United Methodist Church in 1990. In…

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Christian Church

Anderson, Missouri

The Christian church in Anderson was built in 1906.

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Christian Congregational Church

Eureka, Kansas

The Congregational Church was Built in Gothic style of architecture in 1888 of Greenwood County…

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Church of Our Most Merciful Savior

Niobrara

Built in 1884, this one story church with board and batten siding is the only…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Church of Sts. Peter & Paul

Strasburg, North Dakota

The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1910. Bell tower…

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Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel

Baldwin City, Kansas

This chapel's history takes a little more than a glance to read, but the story…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Claybank Church

Ozark, Alabama

Constructed in 1852 using fat, light-wood stumps for its foundation. Board shingles split by hand.…

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Community Church

Queen Creek, Arizona

The first Church in Rittenhouse was constructed in 1921 on the east side of Ellsworth…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Conception Abbey

Conception

Benedictine monastery founded in 1873. Highlights: The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (dedicated in 1891,…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Congregation Church

Sylvia, Kansas

Built in 1913, the Congregational Church was later sold to the United Brethren and is…

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Congregational Church

Genoa

On an August evening in 1880, a small group of concerned Christian people gathered in…

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Congregational Church/Library

Weeping Water, Nebraska

The Weeping Water Public Library was constructed by community effort in 1871. Built of native…

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Conway Springs Churches

Conway Springs, Kansas

Five churches are active in the Conway Springs community: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Corolla Chapel (Interdenominational)

Corolla, North Carolina

The chapel was built in 1885 and served the Community until 1958. It was not…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Country Church

Mexico, Missouri

Church was built in 1889. Moved to present location at the Museum complex in 1998.…

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Deutsche Evangelische Lutherische St. Johannes

Lyons, Nebraska

St. John's German Evangelical Lutheran Church is an excellent example of a German folk version…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Donnell House, Inc.

Athens, Alabama

Completed 1851 for Rev. Robert Donnell, founder, Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Later, home for principals of…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Drayton United Methodist Church

Drayton, North Dakota

Historic church, built in 1906, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes…

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Early Churches

Valparaiso, Nebraska

Some of the early churches that are serving Valparaiso are: Mary A. Johnson Episcopal Church…

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Early Methodist Church

Hugoton, Kansas

The Early Methodist Church was built in 1905-1906 and was the second church built in…

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Edmonds Chapel

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Edmonds Chapel stood 4 1/2 miles north of McLouth, Kansas, for more than 75 years.…

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Eisenhower Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Cntr.

Leavenworth, Kansas

While visiting the Veterans Administration Center and its grounds, you will want to see the…

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Emanuel Lutheran Church

WaKeeney, Kansas

The Emanuel Lutheran Church was constructed in 1902 of native limestone quarried near Threshing Machine…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church -NHR

Dakota City, Nebraska

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church, located in the town of Dakota City , was the first…

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Episcopal Church

Logan, Kansas

The Church of Transfiguration was constructed in 1890 of native limestone and is surrounded by…

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Episcopal Church of the Covenant

Junction City, Kansas

This historic limestone church was built in 1859 and is the oldest Episcopal Church in…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Evangelical Covenant Church

Osage City, Kansas

The Evangelical Covenant Church is listed on the State Historic Register.

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Evangelical Free Church

Minden, Nebraska

Originally built as the First Presbyterian Church in 1909, the stained glass windows were given…

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Evangelical Lutheran Church

Denmark, Kansas

The Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church was built by Danish immigrants who settled in Denmark, Kansas…

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Ferguson Chapel

Watonga, Oklahoma

Reverend G.V. Albertson joined the great race into what is now Blaine County and staked…

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First Baptist Church

Junction City, Kansas

The First Baptist Church was organized in Junction City on November5, 1865. This building was…

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First Baptist Church

Nicodemus, Kansas

Several structures in succession, all at the same location, housed the congregation of the First…

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First Baptist Church

Horton, Kansas

The First Baptist Church is located at 1101 Central Avenue and was charted November 16,…

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First Baptist Church

Protection, Kansas

When the original First Baptist Church of Protection was built in 1908, it was a…

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First Baptist Church (no longer standing)

Pierce City, Missouri

THIS BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED AFTER EXTENSIVE DAMAGE FROM THE MAY 4, 2003, TORNADO. THE FIRST…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

First Congregational Church

Marion, Alabama

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First Congregational Church

Ashland, Nebraska

The First Congregational Church of Ashland traces its roots to courageous Separatists who broke with…

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First Congregational Church

Wahoo, Nebraska

The First Congregational Church was organized at Eldred, 12 miles northeast of Wahoo. Rev. Mr.…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

First Congregational Church

Marion, Alabama

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First Congregational United Church of Christ

Pierce City, Missouri

The origin of the First Congregational Church of Pierce City occurred when Rev. J.H. Harwood,…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

First Parish Church

Brunswick, Maine

Inspiration place for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Death of Uncle Tom. Pres. William Howard Taft, Henry…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

First Parish Church (1825)

Portland, Maine

Oldest stone building in the state. Maine Constitution was signed in previous building. Now an…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

First Parish Meeting House

Biddeford, Maine

Owned by the Biddeford Historical Society. Boxed pews, cricket kneelers, late 19th century organ and…

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First Presbyterian Church

Topeka, Kansas

The First Presbyterian Church, built over 112 years ago, is the site of a unique…

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First Presbyterian Church

Aurora, Missouri

When the First Presbyterian Church was completed in 1916, the congregation started the service that…

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First Presbyterian Church

Gothenburg, Nebraska

In August of 1904, the ground on which the church now stands was purchased for…

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First Presbyterian Church

Beaver City, Nebraska

Since the beginning, the Beaver City First Presbyterian Church has been a significant part of…

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First Presbyterian Church

St. Paul, Nebraska

Included on Howard County's historic church tour is the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest church…

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First Presbyterian Church

Claremore, Oklahoma

The First Presbyterian Church occupies a corner lot in one of Claremore's oldest residential areas.…

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First Presbyterian Church

Chandler, Oklahoma

National Register of Historic Places Built in 1894 of lumber hauled by wagons from Guthrie,…

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First Presbyterian Church and Fort Gibson Bell

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

The bell located adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church was orginally used in the church…

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First Presbyterian Church of Florence

Florence, Arizona

The First Presbyterian Church of Florence was the second oldest Presbyterian Church in Arizona. Established…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

First United Methodist Church

Mangum, Oklahoma

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First United Methodist Church

Pierce City, Missouri

The United Methodist Church was built in 1881 at a location a few blocks north…

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First United Methodist Church

Wahoo, Nebraska

The religious work done by the circuit riders in the 1860s and early 1870s which…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

First United Methodist Church

Mangum, Oklahoma

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

First United Methodist Church

Mangum, Oklahoma

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

First United Methodist Church of Cameron

Cameron, Texas

This congregation began as part of the early Methodist missionary effort in Texas. A camp…

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First United Methodist/Episcopal Church

Cherokee, Oklahoma

The beautiful United Methodist Church of Cherokee was built in 1918.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Gladys Fox Museum

Lockport, Illinois

The oldest masonry church in Northern Illinois (1840s) contains displays of Lockport history.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Goddard Chapel

Marion, Illinois

The Goddard Chapel is a beautiful bedstone sanctuary located in Marion's Rose Hill Cemetery. Listed…

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Grace Episcopal Church

Red Cloud, Nebraska

Built in 1884 on the corner of Second and Walnut, the Grace Protestant Episcopal Church…

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Grace Episcopal Church

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Grace Episcopal Church began in 1898 in another location in town.. The sanctuary was designed…

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Gridley Christian Church

Gridley, Kansas

The Gridley Christian Church was first organized about 1890 as a Disciples of Christ Christian…

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Gridley United Methodist Church

Gridley, Kansas

In 1872, a group of settlers from Boston, Massachusetts, settled two and one-half miles south…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Hearst Church

Silver City, New Mexico

Built with Hearst money in 1898, now museum/art gallery.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Historic Augusta Presbyterian Church

Augusta, Arkansas

Preserved pre-Civil War, Gothic Revival church that now serves as a local museum and cultural…

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Historic Church

Kingfisher, Oklahoma

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

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Historic Church Tours

Hays, Kansas

There are more historic German Catholic churches in Ellis County then any other county in…

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Historic Churches

Ottawa, Kansas

1st Babtist Church (pictured) - Romanesque Revival Style 4th and Hickory United Methodist Church -…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Historic Churches

Howard, Kansas

Wesleyan Church - In 1879 it was originally Presbyterian, then it became the FIRST Nazarene…

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Historic Churches

Wilson, Kansas

The third building for the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church was erected in 1911 of veneered…

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Historic Churches

Lakin, Kansas

The Lakin Christian Church was organized in 1901 in the old courthouse building, and the…

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Historic Churches

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Episcopal Church - Built in 1902, the building was originally the home of the Methodist…

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Historic Churches

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

First Presbyterian Church - 1918 Oak and Creek Streets First Baptist Church South Elm and…

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Historic Churches

Atoka, Oklahoma

M.E. Church - 1915 2nd Street, 1 block south of Court Street

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Historic Churches

Medford, Oklahoma

When Medford was first settled as a "tent city" during the historic Land Rush of…

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Historic Churches

Alva, Oklahoma

The Alva Friends Church was established in 1901 and located at this spot in 1919…

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Historic Episcopal Church

Neodesha, Kansas

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension was finished in 1909. It wasa Mission church of…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Historic Holy Cross Catholic Church

Espanola, New Mexico

Built in 1733, Spanish colonial religious artifacts.

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Historic Mennonite Brethren Church

Hillsboro, Kansas

This is the oldest Mennonite Brethren church building in the United States. Built in 1893,…

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Historic Presbyterian Church

Neodesha, Kansas

The first and only Presbyterian Church was built in 1886. The building remained unchanged until…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Historic Sites

DeSoto, Missouri

One of the largest number of historical churches in one area of Jefferson County. Circa…

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Historic St. Ignatious

Neodesha, Kansas

The St. Ignatious Church originated in 1876 and the present church was built in 1912.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Holy Angels Catholic Church

Globe, Arizona

The Holy Angels Catholic Church is a Romanesque Revival Church with Mission Revival influences, with…

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Holy Family Catholic Church

Alma, Kansas

The construction of this native stone church was the result of the original frame church…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Hopewell Church

Beloit, Kansas

Hopewell Church was originally located southwest of Beloit. Parts of the church building are 111…

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Howard County Historical Church Tour

St. Paul, Nebraska

Some of the rich ethnic heritage of Howard County is seen through its historic churches.…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Tome, New Mexico

Oldest Hispanic settlement in Valencia County, established 1739

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

This church is known widely as the "Cathedral of the Osage". Special permission from the…

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

Beemer, Nebraska

Erected in 1887, the Immanuel Lutheran Church is the oldest Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Jacob's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME)

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

1813 building is one of the oldest black church structures in New Jersey.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Jenny Lind Chapel

Andover, Illinois

As the first community in Henry County, Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world…

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Lincoln Pew

Springfield, Illinois

Abraham and Mary Lincoln maintained a family pew in their place of worship. You may…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Little Brown Church

Nashua, Iowa

Church made famous by the song "Little Brown Church in the Vale" is popular wedding…

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Little Chapel

Lawton, Oklahoma

The Little Chapel was built in 1902 and is believed to be Lawton's oldest remaining…

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Little Church of Keystone

Ogallala, Nebraska

The Little Church at Keystone is a monument to religious harmony. Listed on the National…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Little White Church on the Hill

Scales Mound, Illinois

Restored in 1984, this country church has stained glass, original pews, pine flooring, authentic lighting,…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Little White Churches

Elk Falls, Kansas

Oldest in the area, these charming clapboard structures were built in 1879 (now Calvary Chapel),…

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Lone Star Presbyterian Church

Colby, Kansas

The Lone Star Presbyterian Church denotes the strong religious faith of the settlers. The Charming…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Loretto Chapel

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cothic Chapel, miraculous staircase (double helix) built by mysterious carpenter believed by Loretto nuns to…

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Lutheran Church

Valley Falls, Kansas

Built in 1857, the Reverand J. B. McAfee's little Lutheran Church was the first Lutheran…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Malbis Memorial Church

Daphne, Alabama

Greek Orthodox Church of Byzantine architecture opened in 1965 in memory of Jason Malbis, founder…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Mann's Chapel

Rossville, Illinois

Mann's Chapel is the oldest church in Vermilion County. It was constructed in 1857.

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Memorial Chapel

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Built in 1878 by prison labor from stone quarried on the post and, today, is…

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Methodist Church

Sylvia, Kansas

A wood frame building was built to be the first church in Sylvia. In 1911…

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Methodist Church

Superior, Nebraska

The oldest church in Superior was built by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1889-1892. Construction…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Mission and Convento

Espanola, New Mexico

Replica of Juan de Onate's first church, built in 1598, including park.

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Mission San Xavier del Bac

Tucson, Arizona

Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S. Active parish. Gift shop. Arts,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Montgomery Hill Baptist Church

Stockton, Alabama

Oldest Baldwin Co. church still in use. Built of pine, 1854. Slave gallery. Listed on…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Moravian Church & Cemetery

West Salem, Illinois

The only Moravian church in the state was built by German settlers.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mount Olive United Methodist Church

Van Buren, Arkansas

Constructed by freed slaves in 1889, this church is said to consist of the oldest…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Mt. Zion Community Church

Cherryvale, Kansas

This nondenominational restored historical country church is located adjacent to Big Hill Lake. Built for…

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Nashville Roadside Chapel

Nashville, Illinois

One of the smallest country chapels in the world. Built in the late 1880's, thousands…

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Nazareth Motherhouse

Concordia, Kansas

Known as the beacon light of Concordia, the well-known rose window looks over the community…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

North Arm

Paris, Illinois

North Arm is the oldest continuously operating Catholic church in the Springfield diocese. Founded in…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ocean City Tabernacle

Ocean City, New Jersey

Internationally renowned speakers, drama, concerts, more than 120 years old.

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Old Baptist Mission

Westville, Oklahoma

The establishment of the Baptist Mission marked the end of the Cherokee Trail of Tears.…

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Old Catholic Church

Aurora, Missouri

The Catholic Church was built in 1905 from bricks said to have come from Verona.…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Old Church on the Hill

Buckfield, Maine

Historical church building.

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Old Congregational Church

Fort Scott, Kansas

The Old Congregational Church, an 1873 landmark preserved and restored by The Historic Preservation of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Old Head Tide Church

Alna, Maine

Built in 1838, untouched in original condition.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Old Saint Vincent Church

Cape Girardeau

Beautifully restored, Historic (1853) church, built in English-Gothic style architecture. Tours, concerts, weekly 10 a.m.…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Old San Ysidro Church

Corrales, New Mexico

Built in 1860s

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Old St. Patrick's Church & Museum

Laurie, Missouri

The oldest church in Morgan County, founded in 1868 by Irish immigrants. Placed on the…

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Old Stone Church

Osawatomie, Kansas

One of the first churches in Kansas, this church was built by a Congregationalist group…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Old Stone Church Heritage Center

Buffalo, North Dakota

Built in 1885 as Calvary Episcopal Chapel, the Old Stone Church is listed on the…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Old Swedes Trinity Episcopal Church

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Georgian church built in 1784 next to two historic cemeteries.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Queen Creek, Arizona

The first Catholic Church building in Queen Creek was constructed in 1960 when the congregation…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Los Lunas, New Mexico

In center of Peralta community, site of 1862 Civil War battle.

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Peace United Church of Christ

Alma, Kansas

This native stone church was erected in 1881. Peter Land and August Beutel were responsible…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Petit Memorial Chapel

Belvidere, Illinois

Petit Memorial Chapel was designed by Frank Llyod Wright and erected in 1907. Located in…

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Pilgrim Congregational Church and Manse

Niobrara

Constructed in 1870-71, this building served as both a chapel and a training school. Listed…

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Prairie View Church

Waverly, Kansas

The Prairie View Church is over 90 years old. It was named the "Rural Church…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Precious Moments Wedding Island

Carthage, Missouri

Couples from around the world have been married here. Restored turn-of-the-century chapel with murals. Victorian…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Presbyterian Building

Memphis

Former Presbyterian church was built in 1911 and is marked by a state historical marker.…

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Presbyterian Church

Bentonsport, Iowa

The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855.…

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Presbyterian Church

Marion, Kansas

The distinction of being the oldest church organization in Marion County belongs to the Presbyterian…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Presbyterian Church

Girard, Kansas

This historic church building was built in 1887 after the previous church had been destroyed…

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Presbyterian Church

Sayre, Oklahoma

The First Presbyterian Church is the last original church building still remaining in Sayre. 1908…

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Presbyterian Church

Waurika, Oklahoma

1908 Presbyterian Church Building.

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Presbyterian Church

Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Part of the Historic Downtown tour the Presbyterian Church was built in 1923.

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Providence Baptist

Chappell Hill, Texas

The original Providence Baptist Church was built approximately two and a half miles northwest of…

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Radical United Brethren Church

Lecompton, Kansas

In 1889, the General Conference of the United Brethern Church voted to allow church members…

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Reno Methodist Church

Tonganoxie, Kansas

The original Reno Methodist Church was opened August 16, 1891 at a cost of $1,900.…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Sacred Heart Church

Nogales, Arizona

Sacred Heart Church was built in 1897. The materials used in construction of Sacred Heart…

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Saint Martin's Church

Caldwell, Kansas

St. Martin's Catholic church was built in 1924 in the style of old Spanish Missions.…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (circa 1750-1770)

Freehold, New Jersey

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Saints Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Christian Church

Hartshorne, Oklahoma

This church was established in America in 1897 by Slavic immigrants from western Russia and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Chapel

Fort Payne, Alabama

Built 1937 by Col. Milford Wriarson Howard, with help of Civilian Conservation Corps. Constructed around…

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Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel

Mentone, Alabama

This quaint, one-room country chapel often referred to as The Church Built Around A Rock,…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

San Albino Church

Mesilla, New Mexico

1851 Mission church.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

San Elizario Presidio Chapel

El Paso

Founded 1777 to serve Spanish military garrison and government. Still in daily use, chapel stands…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

San Felipe de Neri Church

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Spanish colonial-style church built in 1793.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

San Fernando Cathedral

San Antonio, Texas

Construction began on the cathedral shortly after Canary Island colonists, granted land and title by…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

San Francisco de Asis Church

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Built in early 1800s by Franciscans. One of most photographed sites in New Mexico

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

San Lorenzo

Silver City, New Mexico

Historic church.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

San Miguel Mission Church

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Site dates to first Spanish colonization, rebuilt after 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Permanent exhibits, taped tours.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Santuario de Guadalupe

Santa Fe, New Mexico

18th-century mission museum, oldest shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in U.S., Spanish colonial arts.…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Santuario de San Lorenzo

Bernalillo, New Mexico

Built in 1856, next to Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

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Scandia United Methodist Church

Scandia, Kansas

The 1915 church building and the original church of 1877, were under the Swedish Methodist…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

Birmingham, Alabama

128-year-old historic church is significant part of Birmingham's Civil Rights District. Renovated structure is site…

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St. Anthony's Catholic Church

Steinauer, Nebraska

St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with its many stained glass windows, rivals churches in Europe. It's…

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St. Anthony's Church

Cedar Rapids, Nebraska

St. Anthony's Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1919…

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St. Augustine Cathedral

Tucson, Arizona

There's a long association between the name of St. Augustine and the Tucson area, dating…

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St. Benedict's Abbey Church

Atchison, Kansas

Benedictine monks established St. Benedict's Abbey in the late 1850s. Today about 40 monks reside…

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St. Bonaventure Catholic Church Complex

Raeville, Nebraska

The St. Bonaventure complex consists of the brick church, a three-story brick school, a two-story…

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St. Francis Cathedral

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Constructed under Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy in 1869-93.

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St. Francis Hieronymo Church

St. Paul, Kansas

In 1847, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Wichita was set up in one…

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St. Francis Xavier Church

Burlington, Kansas

The St. Francis Xavier Church is one of Burlington's older churches, built in 1901. It…

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St. Ignatius Chapel

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

The St. Ignatius Chapel was built here in 1889 and replaced the original chapel which…

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St. Isidore's Catholic Church

Cuba, Kansas

Through the faith, love and caring of our Parish families, we will continue on at…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

St. John Lutheran Church

Alma, Kansas

This beautiful native stone church was built in 1907. August Peters of Alma was contracted…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

St. John's Lutheran German Church & Cemetery

Hayes Center, Nebraska

The German-Lutheran congregation was established in 1886, and the present frame church building was constructed…

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St. John's Catholic Church

Herington, Kansas

St. John's Catholic church built in 1908 sits high upon a hill overlooking the town…

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St. John's Catholic Church

Beloit, Kansas

A structure built of native limestone completed in 1904 in the form of a Latin…

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St. John's Catholic Church

Table Rock, Nebraska

St. John's Catholic Church, built in 1877, has recently been restored to its original color.…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

St. John's Episcopal Church

Montgomery, Alabama

Gothic-style church, designed by Wills & Dudley of New York, built in 1855. Oldest Episcopal…

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St. John's Episcopal Church

Woodward, Oklahoma

St. John's Episcopal Church is the oldest house of worship in Woodward and probably the…

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ellinwood, Kansas

St. Joseph Catholic Church with its 150 foot steeple was built of native limestone, quarried…

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Krebs, Oklahoma

St. Joseph's Catholic Church was established in 1885. The first wood frame church burned to…

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St. Joseph's Kirche

Liebenthal, Kansas

At first, church services for Liebenthal residents were held in homes or in the open…

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St. Leo's Catholic Church

Horton, Kansas

The cornerstone for the present church was laid August 4, 1915 and the structure was…

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St. Martin's Catholic Church

Clay Center, Nebraska

St. Martin's Catholic Church was designed by architect James H. Craddock in the Gothic Revival…

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St. Mary's Cathedral

Grand Island, Nebraska

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - National Register of Historic Places…

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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Herndon, Kansas

St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1917 using concrete blocks that were all hand…

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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Pierce City, Missouri

Up to 1883 all Catholics in the area belonged to St. Patrick's Church which was…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Hague, North Dakota

The church and iron cross cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…

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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Orleans, Nebraska

In 1878 the German Pieta arrived at the spectacular St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orleans…

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St. Mary's Chapel

Fort Riley, Kansas

As the first stone church in Kansas, the original building was constructed by the Episcopalians…

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St. Mary's Church

Ellis, Kansas

The cornerstone of this magnificient church was laid on June 27, 1909 being of black…

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St. Mary's College (Originally St. Mary's Mission)

St. Marys, Kansas

A Brief History of St. Mary's Mission St. Marys, Kansas Following their removal from the…

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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Seneca, Kansas

Located in the town of St. Benedict, this church was built in 1891-1894 and is…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

St. Monica's Catholic Church

Cameron, Texas

Founded in 1883, the congregation of St. Monica's Catholic Church erected this structure in 1927-28…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

Newcastle, Maine

Oldest surviving Catholic church in New England. Revere bell.

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St. Patrick's Church

Atchison, Kansas

St. Patrick's is the oldest Catholic structure in continous use in Kansas by the Roman…

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St. Patrick's Church

Pierce City, Missouri

Catholicism in Peirce City is as old as the town itself when in 1870 the…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Bucyrus, Ohio

The Light Mural in St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a breathtaking. The Mural painted by…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Tiffin, Ohio

Erected in 1874, the church has the distinction of being the first public building in…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

St. Peter's Cathedral

Belleville, Illinois

This Renasissance Gothic architectural masterpiece has a 222 ft. tall bell tower. Tours avaliable.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Dixon, Illinois

St. Peter's Episcopal Church is the second oldest Episcopal church in the state of Illinois.…

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St. Rose Catholic Church

Perry, Oklahoma

The St. Rose Catholic Church built in 1922 welcomes visitors through its magnificient set of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

St. Stanislaus Church

Minto, North Dakota

This Gothic-Revival design church, dedicated in 1901, is spiritual and social home of the people…

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Grand Island, Nebraska

This landmark English Gothic structure opened for worship on July 7, 1889. The church was…

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church - NHR

Ashland, Nebraska

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. Board and batten…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

St. Thomas Church

Stockton, Kansas

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

St. Thomas Mission

Yuma, Arizona

Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the…

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Onaga, Kansas

The lots for the Catholic Church were purchased on November 22, 1881. The original frame…

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St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

Wahoo, Nebraska

The first group of Czech settlers to come to the vicinity of Wahoo arrived in…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church

Marion, Alabama

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

St.Paul's Episcopal Church

Kansas City, Kansas

A Historic church founded in 1857, it is the home of the Grinning Gargoyle and…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Stevens Chapel

Atwood, Kansas

Begun in 1892, by J.R. Stevens at the inspiration of his wife, "Aunt" Jennie Stevens…

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Stockholm Swedish Church and Cemetery

Shickley, Nebraska

While other county communities have no museum, some historic places are still making memories by…

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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

Atwood, Kansas

This wonderful structure was built in 1906 by Bohemian immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Originally located nine…

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Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church - NHR

Ponca, Nebraska

Built in 1906, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one…

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Tallmadge Church - Ohio Historical Society

Tallmadge, Ohio

Tallmadge Church State Memorial is the oldest church in Ohio still in continuous use as…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

The Basilica of St. James Catholic Church

Jamestown, North Dakota

Elevated to minor basilica in 1989 because of its unique architecture and the location of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Chocolate Church Arts Center

Bath, Maine

Our mission is to foster the enjoyment of, understanding of, and participation in the performing…

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The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury

Fulton, Missouri

Twice destroyed by fire, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, is part of…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

The Church of St. Michael and All Angels

Anniston, Alabama

Outstanding example of Norman architecture completed in 1890. 12-ft. white Carrara marble altar, alabaster reredos,…

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The Church Of The Holy Family

Cahokia, Illinois

This is the oldest French "Upright Log" Church in Illinois still in continuous use. It…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

The Community Church

Oxford, Kansas

The Community church was organized in 1872, and constructed the following year at a cost…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

The Congregational Church - 1906

Onaga, Kansas

When Onaga was but a year old, the Congregationalists started a church building. The church…

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The First Christian Church

Plainville, Kansas

The First Christian Church of Plainville was first dedicated in 1930, but services in the…

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The First Presbyterian Church

Emporia, Kansas

Designed by Charles W. Squires and built in 1897. The limestone block construction with multiple…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

The Holy Dormition of the Theotokos Catholicon of the Patriarchal Russian Orthodox Catholic Church

Benld, Illinois

Patriarchate of Moscow and all Russia. Established in 1907 by a group of Russian immigrants…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

The Methodist - Episcopal Church - 1879

Onaga, Kansas

The Methodist-Episcopal Church was organized in 1879, in connection with the Havensville charge. The appointment…

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The Methodist Church

Red Cloud, Nebraska

[The Methodist Church] The Methodist Church building described in My Antonia , now serves as…

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The Organ Factory

Downs, Kansas

The historic Baptist Church of 1890 is now home to Richardson's Organ Factory. Tour the…

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The Portiuncula Chapel

Oak Brook, Illinois

The original Portiuncula Chapel in Assisi, Italy, takes its name from the "Little Portion" of…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Treasures from the Queen of Italy

Daphne, Alabama

Queen Magherita sent gifts to an Italian colonist in 1898 for building a church which…

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Trinity Episcopal Church

Atchison, Kansas

This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who…

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Grand Island, Nebraska

Evangelische Lutherische Dreinenigkeit Kirche - National Register of Historic Places Plans for the Trinity Evangelical…

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Trinity Lutheran Church of Friedensau

Deshler, Nebraska

Located three miles north of this corner, near the Little Blue River, the village of…

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Turn of the Century Churches

Columbus, Kansas

Columbus is home to many turn of the century churches. As you tour these buildings,…

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United Methodist Church

Eureka, Kansas

The cornerstone of the first frame church was laid in 1868. It must have taken…

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United Methodist Church

Horton, Kansas

The original "Newman" Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated January 6, 1889, honoring Bishop Newman. The…

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United Methodist Church

Checotah, Oklahoma

The United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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United Methodist Church Organ

Cawker City, Kansas

Built in 1886, the Cawker City United Methodist Church Organ is the oldest church organ…

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Wendell Church

Kinsley, Kansas

The Church was built in Edwards County at Wendell in 1881. It was moved to…

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Wheelock Church

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

The old rock Wheelock church is the oldest church building in Oklahoma, built in 1846.…

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White Church Christian Church

Kansas City, Kansas

White Church Christian Church was established in 1832 and is known as the oldest church…

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Willie's Chapel

Superior, Nebraska

Wilfred Miller completed this chapel in 1995. He built it the same size as the…

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Ye Olde Country Church

St. Francis, Kansas

The Church was built by the First German Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Church congregation in 1914.…

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