Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota)

The Church of the Advent built in 1872 is a historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church located at 412 Oak Street, in Farmington, Minnesota, in the United States. On December 31, 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Church of the Advent
Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota) is located in Minnesota
Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota)
Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota) is located in the United States
Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota)
LocationFarmington, Minnesota
Coordinates44°38′20″N 93°8′31″W / 44.63889°N 93.14194°W / 44.63889; -93.14194
Built1872
ArchitectRichard Upjohn; John H. Thurston
Architectural styleCarpenter Gothic
NRHP reference No.79001225 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 31, 1979

The Church of the Advent is still a functioning parish serving Dakota County, Minnesota and surrounding areas. The 1872 church building, which seats only 70 people is used as a wedding chapel,[2] while larger worship services are held in the Michael and Lisbeth Sly Room built in 1976.[3] The rector is the Rev. Elaine Barber.

See also edit

List of Registered Historic Places in Minnesota

References edit

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ Episcopal Church of the Advent - wedding chapel
  3. ^ Episcopal Church of the Advent - history

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