Risen from Ashes
Feb 2, 2016
The first settlement in the Dimock area was in 1879, when a large group of German immigrants came from Wisconsin to South Dakota. They built a wooden church to accommodate their Catholic community, but in 1908 the church was destroyed by fire. The current Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church was built of lasting brick and stone in its place. The magnificent chapel, consecrated in October of 1909, is adorned with stained glass and canvas murals sent from Germany. Photos by Dan Ray.
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Comments
I stopped here on a lark, on the way to another destination...
I thought "why not", (I was very glad I did). This, Hoven, and St. Francis are all remarkable rural churches. I hope to find more as time allows... This last time was my second visit.
My regret is that somehow I time these visits when the cheese factory is closed!
Is there a way that I can get a copy of my family records that are or were held at the The Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church?
Thank you,
Bill