St. Joseph Church 13th & Newton St., Jasper; 812.482.1805; saintjosephjasper.org Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent 1880 Romanesque, old world-style church was built by the early parishioners and showcases priceless German stained-glass windows. Other features include Austrian-designed and imported mosaics with 50 million stones, pewter and marble statues, altars made of Italian marble, and a communion railing of onyx and brass. The tower, whose design was taken from that of the tower that houses Big Ben in London, stands at 235 feet tall, while the height from the floor to the apex of the groined naves totals 90 feet. Today, the church is home to nearly 5,000 parishioners, who exemplify great pride in their past. Salem United Church of Christ 202 E. 4th St., Huntingburg; 812.683.2213; salemucc.org Listed on the National Register of historic places, this church was originally established in 1842 by a group of German immigrants. The third and final building that stands today was built in 1889 and highlights Victorian Gothic architecture and a very unique second-floor sanctuary. In addition to its history, the church appeared in the movie, “Hard Rain”. Schaeffer Barn E. 4th & McCrillus St., Jasper; 812.482.4255; spiritofjasper.com This historic, hand-hewn log structure, located near the Jasper Riverwalk in the “Old Jasper” district, serves as a picturesque backdrop for many events throughout the year. Originally built in the 1800s and located in nearby Ferdinand, the chestnut log barn is a Cantilever Overhang typical of many German buildings during the time. It features a unique construction of half-dovetail notches, a 50-foot continuous beam, three log cribs with 26-foot hand-hewn feeding troughs made from a single white oak tree and a stone foundation, which was paramount in its preservation. 8
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